Question 11 / 1 ptsWhich of the following is among the characteristics that have led some to consider Russia to be a bureaucratic authoritarian regime?The head of government and top rulers came into their positions from the military or security services.The Russian government has rejected the tools of clientelism and instead adopted populist rhetoric.Military and industry in the country find themselves on opposite ends of the political spectrum.Union leaders have found themselves endowed with high levels of authority, bolstered by the government.Opposition to technological modernization comes primarily from the military regime.Question 21 / 1 ptsCommunist countries are examples of which form of authoritarianism? hybrid regimes illiberalism quasidemocracy one-party rule patrimonialismQuestion 31 / 1 ptsWhich of the following statements regarding nondemocratic rule and legitimacy is accurate?Nondemocratic regimes were only considered legitimate before the advent of industrialization.Nondemocratic regimes are never legitimate in the eyes of the public.Nondemocratic regimes are never legitimate in the eyes of the international community.Nondemocratic regimes may enjoy the same level of institutionalization as any democratic regime.Nondemocratic regimes almost always trade away stability in order to gain a high degree of legitimacy.Question 41 / 1 ptsCountry X holds regular elections for a legislature, though most of its citizens have little faith in the validity of the results. Its powerful military operates largely outside of the control of the government, but it does not control the actions of the government. The government executive wields enormous power, but there is also a judiciary that occasionally rules on constitutional matters. A number of political parties compete with each other, but the government regularly restricts their campaigning activities. Based on this description, in which category could Country X most reliably be placed? clientist regime patrimonial regime hybrid regime military rule corporatist regimeQuestion 51 / 1 ptsOnce considered relatively unusual, military rule became much more common over the past 50 years, particularly in: Latin America and Eastern Europe. Africa and Latin America. Eastern Europe and Africa. East Asia and Latin America. Africa and East Asia.Question 61 / 1 ptsWhich of the following best describes the rule in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) by the government of Mobutu Sese Seko from 1965 until 1997? theocracy one-party rule with strong use of clientelismpersonal rule with increasing reliance on patrimonialism over time military rule tending toward bureaucratic authoritarianism illiberal democracyQuestion 71 / 1 ptsWhich of the following characteristics is an illiberal regime likely to have in common with a democratic one? A strong rule of law is in place. The executive is weaker than other institutions.Parties are restricted in their ability to compete, but the military is firmly under civilian control.The executive, legislature, and judiciary are established and have their respective arenas of authority.Referenda are used rarely and are limited in their ability to affect policy.Question 81 / 1 ptsA system in which states co-opt members of the public by providing specific benefits to a person in return for public support is: corporatism. neocorporatism. rent-seeking. kickbacks. clientelism.Question 91 / 1 ptsCountries that appear to have many of the trappings of democracy but restrict the democratic process to a great degree are known as: illiberal or hybrid regimes. crypto-democracies. subdemocracies. democratic tyrannies. demarches.Question 101 / 1 ptsWhich of the following statements about one-party rule is accurate? It is often combined with a corporatist regime. It is most often associated with theocracy.It typically prevents the development of extreme forms of rule like totalitarianism. It forces party membership on nearly all citizens.Single-party influence is rarely able to penetrate very far down into society.Question 111 / 1 ptsNondemocratic regimes are best defined as political systems wherein:a small group of individuals exercises power over the state without being constitutionally responsible to the public. power is held by a single political party.a small group of individuals exercises power but remains constitutionally responsible to the public. the military controls all political decisions.one person is elected by the state and then wields unlimited power.Question 121 / 1 ptsWhich of the following best characterizes the “Asian values” argument?Asian cultural and religious traditions encourage a brand of authoritarianism that tends to be more personalistic.Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage individualism and free expression, making it more receptive to democracy.Asian cultural and religious traditions lead to authoritarian regimes that are typically less violent.Asian values tend to discourage the formation of a middle class, which restricts democratic institutions.Asia has cultural and religious traditions that encourage conformity and obedience, making it less receptive to democracy.Question 131 / 1 ptsBureaucratic authoritarianism often justifies military rule by asserting that:only technocratic leadership can rise above “irrational” politics. only the military can defend the country from invasion. only the military can restore public pride. only the educated should be given the right to rule. civilians are inferior to the officer corps.Question 141 / 1 ptsAs a political system, totalitarianism is: rare. common. common only in Africa.a force that has been growing in power since the end of the Cold War. common only in Latin America.Question 151 / 1 ptsWhich of the following is the best example of a country that could be described as a theocracy? Russia Iran Thailand Jordan ChinaQuestion 161 / 1 ptsWhich term refers to a military seizure of the government? coup de grâce regime disruption military usurpation coup d’état armed politicsQuestion 171 / 1 ptsWhich of the following statements is consistent with the “resource trap” theory?Relatively few resource-rich countries have remained or become undemocratic.The act of heavy taxation in resource-rich countries inspires resentment by the people, which in turn forces authoritarian crackdowns.Abundant resources often free those in power from the need to tax the people.The