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What event in 2016 led to PM David Cameron holding a referendum on the UK's EU membership?

• Marine Le Pen becoming the leader of the National Front

• Nigel Farage and UKIP pressuring for a referendum

• The performance of UKIP in national parliamentary elections

• The election of deputies to the European Parliament (EP)

Which of the following parties have never performed well in national parliamentary elections?

• UKIP and the National Front

• Five Star Movement & Alternative for Germany (AfD)

• Green Party in Sweden & Coalition of the Radical Left (Syriza) in Greece

• Mainstream, established parties

What is the Delegation Model of Democracy as described in the text?

• A system where citizens can vote directly on all legislation

• A model where politicians delegate their authority to international organizations

• A process where citizens delegate decision-making authority to politicians by electing them to office

• A structure where politicians are appointed by the judiciary

According to the text, what do institutions define in the context of politics?

• The economic policies of a country

• The rules and norms that shape social interactions

• The military strategies of a nation

• The cultural values of a society

How does the book view democracy?

• As a static system of government

• As a chain of delegation

• As a collection of independent states

• As a single, unified government

What do Minimalist Conceptualizations of Democracy focus on?

• Participation, broad inclusion in the electoral process, and the rule of law

• The presence of free and fair elections and electoral turnover

• The history of democracy and its resistance to authoritarianism

• Civil rights, minority protection, and equality before the law

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Liberal Democracy as described in the text?

• Guarantees of civil rights

• Minority protection

• The ability of the judiciary to constrain the executive

• The absence of free and fair elections

What does the Modernization Theory suggest about democracy?

• It can only take hold in a society that is sufficiently wealthy, urban, and educated

• It is more likely to emerge in countries with a history of authoritarianism

• It requires a high likelihood of reverting to an authoritarian form of government

• It is fostered by the presence of a strong chief executive

What is the role of the EU in terms of democracy in Europe?

• It was the precursor to the European Economic Community

• It sets out requirements for democratic governance that prospective member states must meet

• It has no influence on the democratic processes of member states

• It only supports consolidated democracies

What are the Copenhagen Criteria related to?

• Requirements for economic trade within the EU

• Standards for educational systems in Europe

• Requirements for democratic governance for EU membership

• Guidelines for military cooperation among EU countries