10 Questions
What is the minimalist view of democracy focused on?
Regimes' institutions and procedures
What does Polity IV score provide annual measures of?
Democracy and autocracy
What is Polyarchy defined as?
A political regime that provides high levels of public contestation AND inclusion
What does the maximalist view of democracy classify regimes in regard to?
The outcomes that they produce
What does the power vacuum offer national elites according to the text?
Freedom to proclaim independence
What was the Sunshine Policy?
A radical new approach of improving relations with North Korea through economic cooperation and aid
What is the National Security Law (NSL) in South Korea?
A law that restricts the activities of anti-capitalist socialist parties or pro-North Korean parties
What is the view of progressives on the National Security Law (NSL) in South Korea?
They believe it does not reflect the changing dynamic between the South and the North anymore
What is the general view of conservatives on dealing with North Korea?
They argue that North Korea still poses a significant threat to South Korea and sanctions are needed
What is the stance of progressives on ROK-US relations?
They advocate for deepening ties with the United States
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.
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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