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According to Aristotle, which form of government is ruled by one leader for the common good?
According to Aristotle, which form of government is ruled by one leader for the common good?
- Aristocracy
- Monarchy (correct)
- Oligarchy
- Democracy
Montesquieu identified three principles guiding regimes. Which principle is associated with governing through despotism?
Montesquieu identified three principles guiding regimes. Which principle is associated with governing through despotism?
- Virtue
- Fear (correct)
- Fear
- Equality
Which political scientist introduced the concepts of "presidential" and "parliamentary" systems in 1867?Aristotle
Which political scientist introduced the concepts of "presidential" and "parliamentary" systems in 1867?Aristotle
- Maurice Duverger
- Montesquieu
- Walter Bagehot (correct)
- Walter Bagehot
In the United States' political system, what is the primary function of electors?
In the United States' political system, what is the primary function of electors?
Who coined the term "semi-presidential regime"?
Who coined the term "semi-presidential regime"?
In the context of hybrid regimes, which country's political system is described as semi-presidential?
In the context of hybrid regimes, which country's political system is described as semi-presidential?
Héloïse Lhérété's analysis in 2018 suggests which trend regarding global democracies?
Héloïse Lhérété's analysis in 2018 suggests which trend regarding global democracies?
Which organization offers a Global Freedom Status map scoring countries on political rights and civil liberties?
Which organization offers a Global Freedom Status map scoring countries on political rights and civil liberties?
What aspect of democratic practices does V-Dem provide visualizations for?
What aspect of democratic practices does V-Dem provide visualizations for?
According to Arend Lijphart, what is a characteristic of a majoritarian democracy?
According to Arend Lijphart, what is a characteristic of a majoritarian democracy?
