Comparative Gov test 2

The word "Government" originates from the Greek word kybernana. It's original meaning?

to steer or pilot a ship

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of "Comparative Politics"?

The study of finding similarities and differences in domestic politics across countries

One of the primary purpose of learning Comparative Politics is to

learning what works and what doesn't work abroad to apply concepts at home

What is the reasoning process that starts with studying specific cases and then generates a hypothesis based on those cases?

inductive reasoning

Which method starts with a general hypothesis and then seek out evidence (cases) to test that hypothesis?

Deductive reasoning

When an apparent relationship between two variables is found. What is it called? B. Correlation

Which statement about correlation and causation is correct? Correlation can suggest potential causality but does not prove it

If higher levels of democracy tend to coincide with higher levels of GDP per capita

what type of correlation is this?

Which research method focuses on deep investigation of a limited number of cases

often involving history

Which of the following is a characteristic of "Quantitative method”

using statistical data to analyze a large number of cases

What concept suggests that individuals weigh cost and benefits to make choices that maximize their own interests?

rational choice

Which approach uses ration choice assumptions to analyze strategic interactions where actors’ decisions depend on others?

Game theory

In the classification of countries

which group includes nations like Great Britain?

Which category describes countries like Russia and China that limit personal freedom and have communist roots?

communist and post-communist countries

What challenges arise when a researcher chooses only cases that support their own hypothesis?

selection bias

What do we call the problem where we aren’t sure which variable is the cause and which is the effect?

In which category is Nigeria primarily placed in the study of comparative politics?

less-developed or emerging country

Which of the following is NOT a type of data typically used by qualitative researchers?

statistical figures and mathematical data

Which is the best example of “limited access to information” in comparative research?

researching internal decision-making in North Korea

When comparing North and South Korea

what would a “qualitative researcher” likely focus on?

According to Max Weber

which of the following is the defining characteristic of ‘State’?

What is the term for a state’s ability to carry out actions or policies independently of external threats or internal rivals?

sovereignty

Which of the following is the correct order of political entities from the HIGHEST to the LOWEST level of institutionalization?

State> regime > government

A change in the fundamental rules and norms of politics (e.g.

from an authoritarian system to a democracy) is called a change in

Which concept describes the value whereby something or someone is recognized and accepted as right and proper?

legitimacy

Queen Elizabehth II's authority

based on centuries of habit and historical continuity

In modern democracies

leaders derive their authority from neutral

Which system of government constitutionally divides power between a central government and regional bodies

federalism

The process by which a central government in a unitary state (like the UK) grants more power o regional bodies is called:

devolution

“Capacity” in political science refers to a state’s ability to:

act independently of public opinion

A state that is highly effective at implementing policies but must respond to the demands of its citizens

High Capacity & Low autonomy

When a state’s central authority effectively collapses and it can no longer provide basic security. it is called

failed state

How does Social Democracy differ from Liberal Democracy

It prioritizes collective welfare and quality over absolute individual liberty

An authoritarian regime that brings potential opponents into the system by offering them benefits or positions is using; Co-optation

A regime where religious doctrine is the ultimate source of law and religious leaders hold political power is a

theocracy

Which term describes a regime that has democratic features (like elections) but lacks real civil liberties and fair competition?

Illiberal (or Hybrid) Democracy

What Major events occurred in Iran in 1979?

The Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini

The “Morality Police” (Guidance Patrol) is Iran is primarily responsible for enforcing

public moral codes

The 2022 nationwide protests in Iran were sparked by the death of

Mahsa Amini

The graph novel and film Peresepolic illustrates life during and after he Iranian Revolution from the perspective of:

a young girl named Marjane