Korean Politics and Economy Key Terms Quiz
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What is the minimalist view of democracy focused on?

  • Regimes' institutions and procedures (correct)
  • Regimes' outcomes and attributes
  • Regimes' historical context
  • Regimes' economic policies

    • What does Polity IV score provide annual measures of?

  • Democracy and autocracy (correct)
  • Economic growth
  • Social welfare programs
  • Global peace index

    • What is Polyarchy defined as?

  • A political regime that excludes the public from contestation
  • A political regime that provides high levels of public contestation AND inclusion (correct)
  • A political regime that suppresses public inclusion
  • A political regime that only allows contestation in certain regions

    • What does the maximalist view of democracy classify regimes in regard to?

    <p>The outcomes that they produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the power vacuum offer national elites according to the text?

    <p>Freedom to proclaim independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Sunshine Policy?

    <p>A radical new approach of improving relations with North Korea through economic cooperation and aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the National Security Law (NSL) in South Korea?

    <p>A law that restricts the activities of anti-capitalist socialist parties or pro-North Korean parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the view of progressives on the National Security Law (NSL) in South Korea?

    <p>They believe it does not reflect the changing dynamic between the South and the North anymore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general view of conservatives on dealing with North Korea?

    <p>They argue that North Korea still poses a significant threat to South Korea and sanctions are needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stance of progressives on ROK-US relations?

    <p>They advocate for deepening ties with the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Democracy and Governance

    • The minimalist view of democracy focuses on the protection of individual rights and the existence of electoral competition.
    • Polity IV score provides annual measures of regime authority, ranging from -10 (hereditary monarchy) to 10 (consolidated democracy).

    Polyarchy

    • Polyarchy is defined as a political system where power is dispersed among various groups and no single group has complete control.

    Maximalist View of Democracy

    • The maximalist view of democracy classifies regimes in terms of their level of inclusiveness, participation, and social welfare.

    Power Dynamics

    • The power vacuum offers national elites the opportunity to reorganize and consolidate power.

    South Korea's Politics

    • The Sunshine Policy was a policy of rapprochement towards North Korea, initiated by South Korea's President Kim Dae-jung in the late 1990s.
    • The National Security Law (NSL) in South Korea is a law that criminalizes unauthorized contact with North Korea and any activities deemed to be against the state.
    • Progressives view the National Security Law (NSL) as a tool for suppressing dissent and limiting freedom of speech.
    • Conservatives generally believe that dealing with North Korea requires a strong military stance and economic pressure.
    • Progressives advocate for a more conciliatory approach to ROK-US relations, emphasizing cooperation and mutual understanding.

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    Test your knowledge of key terms related to elite alignment dynamics and elite-mass engagement dynamics in Korean politics and economy. This quiz covers concepts such as elite unity, elite compromise, elite polarization, elite fragmentation, and elite-mass engagement dynamics.

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