Change in Power and Authority - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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Identify a major risk associated with rapid democratization.
Identify a major risk associated with rapid democratization.
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Political instability. Too-rapid change can overwhelm new democratic institutions.
Political instability. Too-rapid change can overwhelm new democratic institutions.
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What is clientelism?
What is clientelism?
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A system where goods/services are exchanged for political support. Creates personal loyalty networks between patrons and clients.
A system where goods/services are exchanged for political support. Creates personal loyalty networks between patrons and clients.
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What is the main goal of political reform?
What is the main goal of political reform?
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To improve or amend existing political structures. Gradual change within existing system rather than revolution.
To improve or amend existing political structures. Gradual change within existing system rather than revolution.
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What is the role of civil society in governance?
What is the role of civil society in governance?
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To provide a space for public participation and advocacy. Independent organizations bridge gap between citizens and state.
To provide a space for public participation and advocacy. Independent organizations bridge gap between citizens and state.
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What does the term 'authoritarian persistence' refer to?
What does the term 'authoritarian persistence' refer to?
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The continued existence of authoritarian regimes. Authoritarian systems adapt and survive despite democratic pressures.
The continued existence of authoritarian regimes. Authoritarian systems adapt and survive despite democratic pressures.
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Identify the primary characteristic of a presidential system.
Identify the primary characteristic of a presidential system.
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The executive is separate from the legislature. President serves as both head of state and government.
The executive is separate from the legislature. President serves as both head of state and government.
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What is the primary function of a political party?
What is the primary function of a political party?
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To organize and facilitate political representation. Links citizens to government through structured political participation.
To organize and facilitate political representation. Links citizens to government through structured political participation.
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Which principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?
Which principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?
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Rule of law. Prevents arbitrary government action and protects individual rights.
Rule of law. Prevents arbitrary government action and protects individual rights.
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What is the definition of economic liberalization?
What is the definition of economic liberalization?
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The removal of state controls over economic activities. Reduces government intervention in markets and trade.
The removal of state controls over economic activities. Reduces government intervention in markets and trade.
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Identify a key feature of democratic consolidation.
Identify a key feature of democratic consolidation.
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The widespread acceptance of democracy as a permanent form of governance. Democracy becomes the 'only game in town' for all political actors.
The widespread acceptance of democracy as a permanent form of governance. Democracy becomes the 'only game in town' for all political actors.
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What is the definition of a political revolution?
What is the definition of a political revolution?
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A fundamental change in political power and organization. Involves complete transformation of existing political structures.
A fundamental change in political power and organization. Involves complete transformation of existing political structures.
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What is an authoritarian regime?
What is an authoritarian regime?
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A government characterized by limited political freedoms. Restricts opposition and civil liberties while maintaining some legitimacy.
A government characterized by limited political freedoms. Restricts opposition and civil liberties while maintaining some legitimacy.
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Which concept describes the people’s right to choose their government?
Which concept describes the people’s right to choose their government?
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Sovereignty. Ultimate authority rests with the people in democratic systems.
Sovereignty. Ultimate authority rests with the people in democratic systems.
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Identify a key feature of a parliamentary system.
Identify a key feature of a parliamentary system.
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The executive is derived from the legislative branch. Prime minister and cabinet are accountable to parliament.
The executive is derived from the legislative branch. Prime minister and cabinet are accountable to parliament.
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What is the definition of political legitimacy?
What is the definition of political legitimacy?
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The right to rule, as recognized by citizens and/or the international community. Legitimacy requires consent from those being governed.
The right to rule, as recognized by citizens and/or the international community. Legitimacy requires consent from those being governed.
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Which term refers to a government based on religious law?
Which term refers to a government based on religious law?
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Theocracy. Religious authorities hold supreme political power.
Theocracy. Religious authorities hold supreme political power.
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What is a semi-presidential system?
What is a semi-presidential system?
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A system with both a president and a prime minister. Divides executive power between elected president and appointed PM.
A system with both a president and a prime minister. Divides executive power between elected president and appointed PM.
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What is the primary function of a political party?
What is the primary function of a political party?
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To organize and facilitate political representation. Links citizens to government through structured political participation.
To organize and facilitate political representation. Links citizens to government through structured political participation.
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Identify the main purpose of checks and balances.
Identify the main purpose of checks and balances.
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To ensure no branch of government gains too much power. Creates accountability and prevents abuse of power.
To ensure no branch of government gains too much power. Creates accountability and prevents abuse of power.
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Identify the main characteristic of a totalitarian regime.
Identify the main characteristic of a totalitarian regime.
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The state's control over all aspects of public and private life. Goes beyond authoritarianism to control all aspects of society.
The state's control over all aspects of public and private life. Goes beyond authoritarianism to control all aspects of society.
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Identify a key feature of a parliamentary system.
Identify a key feature of a parliamentary system.
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The executive is derived from the legislative branch. Prime minister and cabinet are accountable to parliament.
The executive is derived from the legislative branch. Prime minister and cabinet are accountable to parliament.
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Which concept describes the people’s right to choose their government?
Which concept describes the people’s right to choose their government?
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Sovereignty. Ultimate authority rests with the people in democratic systems.
Sovereignty. Ultimate authority rests with the people in democratic systems.
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What is a hybrid regime?
What is a hybrid regime?
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A government with both democratic and authoritarian elements. Combines competitive elections with authoritarian practices.
A government with both democratic and authoritarian elements. Combines competitive elections with authoritarian practices.
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What does the term 'authoritarian persistence' refer to?
What does the term 'authoritarian persistence' refer to?
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The continued existence of authoritarian regimes. Authoritarian systems adapt and survive despite democratic pressures.
The continued existence of authoritarian regimes. Authoritarian systems adapt and survive despite democratic pressures.
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Which principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?
Which principle ensures that laws apply equally to all citizens?
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Rule of law. Prevents arbitrary government action and protects individual rights.
Rule of law. Prevents arbitrary government action and protects individual rights.
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What is judicial independence?
What is judicial independence?
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The judiciary's freedom from influence by other branches of government. Essential for impartial interpretation and enforcement of laws.
The judiciary's freedom from influence by other branches of government. Essential for impartial interpretation and enforcement of laws.
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What is the definition of a political revolution?
What is the definition of a political revolution?
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A fundamental change in political power and organization. Involves complete transformation of existing political structures.
A fundamental change in political power and organization. Involves complete transformation of existing political structures.
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Identify a key feature of democratic consolidation.
Identify a key feature of democratic consolidation.
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The widespread acceptance of democracy as a permanent form of governance. Democracy becomes the 'only game in town' for all political actors.
The widespread acceptance of democracy as a permanent form of governance. Democracy becomes the 'only game in town' for all political actors.
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What is the definition of economic liberalization?
What is the definition of economic liberalization?
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The removal of state controls over economic activities. Reduces government intervention in markets and trade.
The removal of state controls over economic activities. Reduces government intervention in markets and trade.
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What is the main goal of political reform?
What is the main goal of political reform?
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To improve or amend existing political structures. Gradual change within existing system rather than revolution.
To improve or amend existing political structures. Gradual change within existing system rather than revolution.
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