Comparative Intro

A liberal democracy is most like a 

• procedural democracy
• substantive democracy
• liberal democracy
• authoritarian regime

All of the following are trends that we see in the world today except for

• democratization
• growth of ethnic and cultural conflict
• globalization
• growth of command economies

The term "nation" is best described as

• a state
• a cultural identity
• a country
• a region

Why do people study comparative government?

• to better understand their own country
• to examine other possiblities
• to better understand the world
• all answer choices

In the UK, the head of state is the 

• Queen
• Prime Minister
• President
• Doctor Who

How does an illiberal democracy differ from a liberal democracy?

• illiberal democracies do not protect civil liberties
• only liberal democracies have competitive elections
• liberal democracies do not protect civil rights
• illiberal democracies are substantive democracies

Which of the following would be the best example of a liberal democracy?

• Mexico
• Nigeria
• United Kingdom
• Russia

When those who rule are believed to have a "right" to rule, it is called

• sovereignity
• legitmacy
• authority
• consent of the governed

Which of the following types of states allow sub-governments to exercise power separate from the central government?

• unitary
• federal
• confederal
• both unitary and federal 

A coup d’état is different from a revolution in that a coup

• Wants to change government practices but not the leaders
• Is usually more violent and sudden
• wants to replace the government
• wants to change the regime