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What is the primary purpose of using Respondus Lockdown Browser during the exam?
What is the primary purpose of using Respondus Lockdown Browser during the exam?
- To allow access to multiple browsers
- To facilitate quicker internet speed
- To prevent students from accessing other browsers while taking a test (correct)
- To enable communication with peers during the exam
Which of the following is true about democratic institutional design?
Which of the following is true about democratic institutional design?
- Democracies vary significantly like snowflakes in their institutional design (correct)
- All democracies function under the same institutional design
- Democratic institutions are universally determined by a single template
- Institutional design in democracies is fixed and unchanging over time
What critical component is commonly found in the constitutions of most democracies?
What critical component is commonly found in the constitutions of most democracies?
- Unrestricted powers for the executive branch
- Provisions for censorship of the media
- A defined rule of law (correct)
- A statement advocating for absolute monarchy
In preparing for the exam, what specific resource is available to practice the Respondus Lockdown Browser?
In preparing for the exam, what specific resource is available to practice the Respondus Lockdown Browser?
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What aspect of democracies is emphasized as unique, indicating that there is no universal model?
What aspect of democracies is emphasized as unique, indicating that there is no universal model?
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Exam Instructions
- Students must use the Respondus Lockdown Browser to take the exam
- This is a downloadable browser integrated into Canvas
- The browser prevents students from opening other programs during the exam
- There is a practice quiz under Week 5 to test the browser before the midterm
Exam Content
- Exam content includes material from class lectures and readings
- Questions will cover key concepts and terms listed in the document
Studying Country Cases
- Students should be able to identify definitions and key facts/connections to cases
Democracies
- Democracies are diverse and have different institutional designs
- Most democracies have a rule of law outlined in constitutions
- Constitutions specify the following:
- The structure of government
- The powers of different branches of government
- The rights of citizens
Democratic Institutional Design
- The design of democratic institutions varies significantly
- The following aspects are common to many democracies:
- Constitutions that define the rule of law
- Separation of Powers
- Checks and Balances
- Independent Judiciary
- Free and fair elections
- Protection of individual rights
- Institutions can influence the functioning and stability of democratic systems
Theories of Democratization
- There are various theories about how democracies emerge and consolidate
- These theories explain different factors that contribute to democratization
- Some key theories include:
- Modernization Theory (economic development leads to democracy)
- Elite-led transitions (elites agree to democratization for their own benefit)
- 公民社会和政治参与 (Civil society and political participation are crucial)
- Culture and Values (cultural factors can influence democratic outcomes)
- Specific theories of democratization may not fully capture the complexity of real-world transitions
Key Terms and Concepts
- Civil Society: Organizations and groups outside of government that provide services and advocate for public well-being
- Political Culture: Shared attitudes, beliefs, and values about political systems and processes
- Consolidation: The process of strengthening democratic institutions and processes
- Transition: The shift from an authoritarian regime to a democracy
Prospero Questions
- The exam will include two questions based on class discussions of Prospero
- Students will need to be able to:
- Analyze the play's themes and characters
- Explain the significance of Prospero's actions and motivations
- Interpret the play's relationship to the concept of democracy
- Discuss how the play sheds light on power dynamics
- Connect the themes of the play to real-world examples
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