Untitled Quiz

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