Essentials of Comparative Politics Third Edition: Chapter Summary Quiz
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Who were the founders of W. W. Norton & Company?

  • William Warder Norton and Mary D. Herter Norton (correct)
  • The Norton family
  • New York City's Cooper Union
  • The employees of the People's Institute
  • In which year was W. W. Norton & Company founded?

  • 1950
  • 2010
  • 2004
  • 1923 (correct)
  • What was the initial focus of W. W. Norton & Company's publishing program?

  • Trade books
  • Lectures delivered at the People’s Institute (correct)
  • College texts
  • Celebrated academics from America and abroad
  • Who has control of W. W. Norton & Company today?

    <p>Its employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of W. W. Norton & Company's ownership?

    <p>Owned wholly by its employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of W. W. Norton & Company's publishing program today?

    <p>Trade, college, and professional titles published each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the book 'Essentials of Comparative Politics' by Patrick H. O'Neil?

    <p>Comparative government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which concept serves as a guiding ideal in comparative politics?

    <p>Freedom and equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text define as the origins of political organization?

    <p>The rise of the modern state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of political economy, what do markets and property constitute?

    <p>Public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political-economic system is associated with the concept of liberalism?

    <p>Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is measured using the Human Development Index (HDI) as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inequality and poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of democratic regimes, what does 'the right to vote' primarily represent?

    <p>'The right to vote'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major components of political economy, according to the text?

    <p>Markets and Property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) as discussed in the text?

    <p>It measures human development based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of W. W. Norton & Company's ownership?

    <p>It is family-owned by the descendants of the original founders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do markets and property constitute in the context of political economy?

    <p>They are sources of power and mechanisms for perpetuating inequality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political-economic system is associated with the concept of liberalism?

    <p>Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'the right to vote' primarily represent in the context of democratic regimes?

    <p>It primarily represents citizens' participation in decision-making and governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the founders of W. W. Norton & Company?

    <p>William Warder Norton Jr. and Mary Dows Herter Norton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the book 'Essentials of Comparative Politics' by Patrick H. O'Neil?

    <p>Examining the political systems of various countries using a comparative approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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