Test Bank for Introduction to Comparative Politics.pdf

Test Bank for Introduction to Comparative P 1. One thing highlighted in relation to the countries studied in this text is , which are important historical moments when political actors make decisions that shape institutions and future outcomes. a. precipitating events b. critical junctures c. catastrophic moments d. crucial points e. critical crossroads ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 3 QUESTION TYPE: MultipleChoice HAS VARIABLES: False NOTES: Conceptual DATE CREATED: 12/4/2017 4:30 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2017 4:35 AM 2. 2014 can be considered a critical juncture because . a. there was a spike in terrorist incidents targeting the United States b. China supplanted the United States as the country with the highest Gross National Product c. there were prodemocracy movements against China’s refusal to allow freer elections in Hong Kong d. the United States held congressional elections e. a number of European regional governments held referendums calling for independence ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 3 QUESTION TYPE: MultipleChoice HAS VARIABLES: False NOTES: Applied DATE CREATED: 12/4/2017 4:30 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2017 4:35 AM Page 3 3. Which of the following statements about collective identities is INCORRECT? a. It refers to groups with which people identify. b. It can be based upon gender, race, class, nationality, or religion. c. It providesthe building blocks upon which social and political action is based. d. It is nonexistent as a factor in homogenous societies like Britain, France, and Germany. e. It involvesissues of inclusion, political recognition, representation, resource allocation, and the ability to shape public policies. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 4 19 QUESTION TYPE: MultipleChoice HAS VARIABLES: False NOTES: Applied DATE CREATED: 12/4/2017 4:30 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2017 4:35 AM 4. Comparative politics as a type of methodology . a. dates back to the time of Aristotle b. was developed only after the Enlightenment c. was developed after World War II d. first appeared during the Renaissance e. is a non-scientific method of analysis ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 5 QUESTION TYPE: MultipleChoice HAS VARIABLES: False NOTES: Factual DATE CREATED: 12/4/2017 4:30 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2017 4:35 AM Page 4 5. The difference between comparative politics and international relations can BEST be described as: a. The study of comparative politics involves comparing political parties between countries, whereas the study of international relations involves the examination of why wars occur. b. The study of comparative politics refers only to domestic politics, whereas the study of international relations refers to globalization. c. The study of comparative politics involves comparing domestic political institutions, processes, and politics in different countries, whereas the study of international relations involves examining the foreign policy of, and interactions among, different countries. d. The study of comparative politics involves comparing nations, whereas the study of international relations involves examining international organizations,such asthe United Nations or the International Monetary Fund. e. There is no difference between the two. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: 5 QUESTION TYPE: MultipleChoice HAS VARIABLES: False NOTES: Applied DATE CREATED: 12/4/2017 4:30 AM DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2017 4:35 AM