8/19/25, 2:17 PM Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt) 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAIL…
Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt)
2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAILED
ANSWERS!!
Save
Terms in this set (109)
Max Weber described the state as "an entity which
Outline the definition of
successfully claims a 'monopoly of the legitimate use
the state as proposed by
of physical force within a given territory.'" To Weber,
Max Weber.
the modern state would be considered the ideal type.
External sovereignty is sovereignty relative to outside
powers that is legally recognized in international law,
Explain the difference requiring the ability to defend its territory without
between external and being overly dependent on another power. Examples
internal sovereignty. Give of states that lacked external sovereignty were the
two examples of states American colonies before the Revolution, and
lacking external Japanese-controlled Manchuria during World War II.
sovereignty and two Internal sovereignty is the sole authority within a
examples of states lacking territory capable of making and enforcing laws and
internal sovereignty. policies, with the ability to defend it. Examples of
states that lack internal sovereignty are Libya and
Somalia.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 1/17
,8/19/25, 2:17 PM Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt) 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAIL…
A nation is a group that proclaims itself to be such,
and has (or seeks) control of a state. Examples of
What are differences nations include the Irish (in Ireland) and the
between a nation and an Palestinians (in Palestine). Ethnic groups, on the other
ethnic group? Give two hand, are groups of people that see themselves as
examples of each united by cultural attributes or common history, but
category. don't claim themselves as nations or seek control of a
state. Examples of ethnic groups include African-
Americans and Asian-Americans in the United States.
In a territorial nation, everybody living within that
certain territory (apart from recent immigrants) can
identify within the nation as a citizen, without being
Explain differences
limited by cultural characteristics. Examples include
between territorial and
Nigeria and the U.S. In an ethnic nation, being a
ethnic nations. Give two
member is a matter of ethnic belonging (common
examples of each.
culture and/or language, religion). However, not
everyone can directly claim they belong. Examples
include Poland and Vietnam.
Civic nationalism is a sense of national unity and
purpose based on a set of commonly held political
beliefs, and those who share those beliefs are
Explain differences
considered part of the nation. The most obvious
between civic and cultural
example of this is the United States. Cultural
nationalism. Give an
nationalism is a sense of national unity based on a
example of a country
common cultural characteristic, rather than political
where each is dominant.
beliefs. Only the people that share that characteristic
can be included in the nation. An example of this is
Japan.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 2/17
, 8/19/25, 2:17 PM Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt) 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAIL…
State religion is state-sponsored and promoted
religion. An example of this would be found in most
Explain the differences
Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia. The neutral
between the four models
state model is a model of secularism wherein the state
of relationship between
is neutral about, but not opposed to religion. An
the state and religions:
example of this would be the United States. Laïcité is a
state religion, neutral state
model of secularism advocating that religion should
model, Laïcité, and
play no part in the public realm. An example of this
positive accommodation.
would be Mexico. Positive accommodation is a model
Give an example of one
of secularism wherein the state is neutral about (but
country where each
willing to support) religions that it recognizes as
model is applied.
important elements in civil society. An example of this
would be Germany.
The head of state is the official, symbolic
representative of a country, authorized to speak on its
Explain the difference
behalf and represent it. An example of this would be
between a head of state
Queen Elizabeth II for Britain. The head of
and head of government.
government is the key executive power in a state. An
Give an example of each.
example of this would be the President of the United
States (though he also acts as head of state).
Define presidentialism as a Presidentialism is defined as "a presidential system of
system of government. democracy in which the executive and legislature are
Give two examples of elected independently and have separate and
countries with this system independent powers." Two examples of countries with
of government. Identify Presidentialism are the United States and the
the office of a head of Philippines, where the elected President serves as
state and the office of the both head of state and head of government.
head of government in
each example.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 3/17
Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt)
2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAILED
ANSWERS!!
Save
Terms in this set (109)
Max Weber described the state as "an entity which
Outline the definition of
successfully claims a 'monopoly of the legitimate use
the state as proposed by
of physical force within a given territory.'" To Weber,
Max Weber.
the modern state would be considered the ideal type.
External sovereignty is sovereignty relative to outside
powers that is legally recognized in international law,
Explain the difference requiring the ability to defend its territory without
between external and being overly dependent on another power. Examples
internal sovereignty. Give of states that lacked external sovereignty were the
two examples of states American colonies before the Revolution, and
lacking external Japanese-controlled Manchuria during World War II.
sovereignty and two Internal sovereignty is the sole authority within a
examples of states lacking territory capable of making and enforcing laws and
internal sovereignty. policies, with the ability to defend it. Examples of
states that lack internal sovereignty are Libya and
Somalia.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 1/17
,8/19/25, 2:17 PM Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt) 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAIL…
A nation is a group that proclaims itself to be such,
and has (or seeks) control of a state. Examples of
What are differences nations include the Irish (in Ireland) and the
between a nation and an Palestinians (in Palestine). Ethnic groups, on the other
ethnic group? Give two hand, are groups of people that see themselves as
examples of each united by cultural attributes or common history, but
category. don't claim themselves as nations or seek control of a
state. Examples of ethnic groups include African-
Americans and Asian-Americans in the United States.
In a territorial nation, everybody living within that
certain territory (apart from recent immigrants) can
identify within the nation as a citizen, without being
Explain differences
limited by cultural characteristics. Examples include
between territorial and
Nigeria and the U.S. In an ethnic nation, being a
ethnic nations. Give two
member is a matter of ethnic belonging (common
examples of each.
culture and/or language, religion). However, not
everyone can directly claim they belong. Examples
include Poland and Vietnam.
Civic nationalism is a sense of national unity and
purpose based on a set of commonly held political
beliefs, and those who share those beliefs are
Explain differences
considered part of the nation. The most obvious
between civic and cultural
example of this is the United States. Cultural
nationalism. Give an
nationalism is a sense of national unity based on a
example of a country
common cultural characteristic, rather than political
where each is dominant.
beliefs. Only the people that share that characteristic
can be included in the nation. An example of this is
Japan.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 2/17
, 8/19/25, 2:17 PM Comparative Political Institutions (Exam 1) (Pitt) 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS |ELABORATED &DETAIL…
State religion is state-sponsored and promoted
religion. An example of this would be found in most
Explain the differences
Middle Eastern countries like Saudi Arabia. The neutral
between the four models
state model is a model of secularism wherein the state
of relationship between
is neutral about, but not opposed to religion. An
the state and religions:
example of this would be the United States. Laïcité is a
state religion, neutral state
model of secularism advocating that religion should
model, Laïcité, and
play no part in the public realm. An example of this
positive accommodation.
would be Mexico. Positive accommodation is a model
Give an example of one
of secularism wherein the state is neutral about (but
country where each
willing to support) religions that it recognizes as
model is applied.
important elements in civil society. An example of this
would be Germany.
The head of state is the official, symbolic
representative of a country, authorized to speak on its
Explain the difference
behalf and represent it. An example of this would be
between a head of state
Queen Elizabeth II for Britain. The head of
and head of government.
government is the key executive power in a state. An
Give an example of each.
example of this would be the President of the United
States (though he also acts as head of state).
Define presidentialism as a Presidentialism is defined as "a presidential system of
system of government. democracy in which the executive and legislature are
Give two examples of elected independently and have separate and
countries with this system independent powers." Two examples of countries with
of government. Identify Presidentialism are the United States and the
the office of a head of Philippines, where the elected President serves as
state and the office of the both head of state and head of government.
head of government in
each example.
https://quizlet.com/1066700722/comparative-political-institutions-exam-1-pitt-2025-exam-questions-and-verified-solutions-elaborated-detailed-answer… 3/17
