Political Science Concepts and Definitions Quiz

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Match the following factors with their descriptions in the establishment of centralized power:

Economic factors = Development of market capitalism and support from the bourgeoisie Religious factors = Gradual separation between political and religious power Cultural factors = Cultural uniformity and legitimization of state power Political factors = Competitive dynamics leading to the reduction of political units

Match the following concepts with their definitions according to Max Weber:

Institutionalization = The process by which an organization is constituted in a structured manner Bureaucratization = Organization according to formalized and rationalized rules Hierarchy = A system of ranked positions within an organization Competence-based recruitment = Selecting individuals for roles based on their skills

Match the following authors with their related works or concepts:

Stein Rokkan = Party Systems and Voter Alignments Seymour Martin Lipset = Party Systems and Voter Alignments Norbert Elias = On Civilising Processes, State Formation Max Weber = Affirmation of the State as dominant political organization

Match the following historical periods with their characteristics regarding political units:

12th century = Emergence of competitive dynamics 18th century = Gradual reduction of political units due to war 19th century = Peak of the Nation-State emergence Modern era = Institutionalization of the State Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dimensions of the Nation-State with their definitions:

Political system = Institutional system coinciding with the nation Social system = Community adherence to the political system Feeling of belonging = Distinction between a State and a nation Precedence of nation = A nation can exist before a State is formed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following processes with their roles in State development:

Bureaucratic organization = Coordinates military activities Taxation = Finances the armed forces Legitimization of power = Secures the territory Public institution establishment = Support for governance and security Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theories with their main ideas:

Modernization theory = Economic development promotes democratization Inequality theory = Social inequalities hinder democratization Institutional theory = Presidential democracies are more likely to breakdown Political actors theory = Leaders committed to democracy foster transitions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical factors with their impacts on state formation:

Market capitalism = Supports centralized power Reformation = Promotes separation of powers Military competition = Reduces number of political units Cultural identity = Fosters legitimization of state authority Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Reverse causality = Better institutions facilitate economic growth Nonviolent strategies = More likely to trigger transition to democracy Economic elites = Resist democratization due to fear of redistribution Waves of democratization = Historical cycles of democratic expansion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following state concepts with their implications:

Centralized power = Supported by economic development Differentiated power = Separation of political and religious authority Legitimization of state = Cultural uniformity enhances governance Nation-State = Coexistence of state and national identity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their corresponding regimes:

Military regimes = Less resilient than dictatorships with parties Authoritarian regimes = Often include parties and legislatures Presidential democracies = Higher likelihood of breakdown Parliamentary democracies = Generally more stable Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their key contributions:

Rousseau = The Social Contract Piketty = Critique of income inequalities since the 1970s Moses Finley = Differences between ancient and modern democracies Analysts of authoritarian regimes = Focus on regime resilience Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Diffusion = External factors influencing domestic democratization Social movements = Important actors in political regime transformations Economic development = Strong correlation with levels of democracy Democracy in Greece = Origins traced back to the 6th century BC Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical facts with their relevance:

1970s income inequalities = Growing in advanced industrial democracies Transitions to democracy = Fostered by committed leaders Foreign aid = Supports democratic groups Graphical representation of democracy = Shows historical cycles of expansion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phrases with their meanings:

Fear of redistribution = Economic elites resisting democratization Clientelism = Not all dictatorships favour the rich Democratization cycles = Periods of significant democratic growth International organizations = Influence domestic democratization processes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their field of study:

Political economy = Examines relationship between economics and democracy Comparative politics = Studies institutional explanations and regime types Social theory = Focuses on actions of individuals and movements International relations = Explores external factors influencing democracy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following perspectives on the State with their corresponding views:

Feminist theorists (initially) = Skeptical and negative view of the State Feminist theorists (1990s) = Positive view of the State as a tool for social change Welfare State = Importance for social provisions and support Governance = Partnership between the State and various institutions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of political regimes with their definitions:

Political regime = Mode of organization of powers established by the State Classificatory perspective = Describing the types of government structures Normative perspective = Judging the effectiveness or morality of governments Totalitarian regime = Centralized control with little to no personal freedom Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their contributions to the concept of political regimes:

Jean-Louis Quermonne = Conceptualization of political regimes and government elements Rousseau = Classification of regimes based on numerical and moral criteria Feminist theorists = Exploration of gender in relation to State dynamics Political philosophers = Quest for good government principles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to governance with their meanings:

Hollowing out thesis = Exaggeration of State autonomy loss Social institutions = Organizations contributing to governance at various levels Centers of power = Various sources that influence State authority Overlap in governance = Interlinking of State functions with non-state actors Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical views on the State with their time periods:

Initial feminist views = 1970s and 1980s Renaissance of State concept = 1990s onwards Criticism of patriarchal State = Early feminist critiques Emergence of gender studies in politics = Post-1990s attention to the State Signup and view all the answers

Match the following political regime characteristics with their types:

Totalitarian regime = Complete government control over life Authoritarian regime = Limited political pluralism Democratic regime = Regular free and fair elections Theocratic regime = Rule based on religious principles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles and functions of the State with their descriptions:

State's role in governance = Cooperation with diverse social institutions Patriarchal tool = State's function in perpetuating gender hierarchies Role of femocrats = State officials advocating for women's interests Welfare State significance = Providing social support and benefits Signup and view all the answers

Match the following criticisms of political regimes with their focus:

Classificatory ambition = Describing different regime types Normative ambition = Judging regimes based on moral standing Engagement with feminist theories = Critiquing patriarchal governance Historical analysis = Examining changes in State perceptions over time Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their contributions to women's rights:

Condorcet = Advocated for women's right to citizenship Olympe de Gouges = Wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen Mary Wollstonecraft = Authored A Vindication of the Rights of Woman John Stuart Mill = Published The Subjection of Women Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical contexts with their timelines regarding women's suffrage:

Nordic and Anglo-Saxon countries = Around the First World War Countries influenced by the Napoleonic Code = After the Second World War Emergence of feminist movements = Second half of the 19th century Wollstonecraft dilemma = 19th century political discourse Signup and view all the answers

Match the following political philosophies with their implicit views on women:

John Locke = Social contract theory favoring male dominance Jean-Jacques Rousseau = Views implying subordination of women St. Paul's Epistle = Advocates for women's subordination Feminist movements = Fight for gender equality Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theoretical frameworks with their implications for women’s political status:

Theories of the social contract = Implicit confinement of women in private sphere Historical movements for suffrage = Collective demands for political inclusion Paradoxical discourses = Entrapment in conflicting narratives Major historical events = Catalytic role in access to suffrage Signup and view all the answers

Match the following figures with their notable works:

Condorcet = De l'admission des femmes au droit de Cité Olympe de Gouges = Déclaration des droits de la femme et de la citoyenne Mary Wollstonecraft = A Vindication of the Rights of Woman John Stuart Mill = The Subjection of Women Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cleavages with their descriptions:

Independent workers / wage-earners cleavage = Division based on employment type Public sector / private sector cleavage = Difference in job sector affiliations 'Patrimony effect' = Influence of inherited wealth on voting behavior 'Winners' / 'losers' of globalization cleavage = Impact of globalization on voter preferences Signup and view all the answers

Match the voting models with their definitions:

Economic approach to voting = Voters act to maximize their gains and minimize costs Issue voting model = Voting influenced by specific political issues Traditional gender gap = Women generally supporting conservative parties Modern gender gap = Women increasingly voting for left-wing parties Signup and view all the answers

Match the stages of the gender gap in electoral behavior with their timeframes:

Traditional gender gap = 1945-1970s Second age of gender gap = 1980s Modern gender gap = 1990s onwards Current electoral behavior = Post-industrial society Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of the 'new voter' with their traits:

Development of individualism = Shift towards personal choice in voting Crisis of partisan identities = Decreased loyalty to traditional parties Less predictable electoral behavior = Uncertainty in voting patterns Rational elector = Choosing based on self-interest Signup and view all the answers

Match the conditions for issue voting with their explanations:

Issue must be high for large segments = Widespread importance of the issue Distinct positions by candidates/parties = Clear differences in their policy proposals Responsive voters = Voters actively engaging with the issues Rarely met conditions = Challenges in achieving all criteria simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

Match the timelines with their respective changes in women's voting behavior:

1945-1970s = Women less interested and often absent from voting 1980s = Women start aligning voting behavior with men Post-1990s = Women voting more for left-wing parties Current trends = Increased participation in politics Signup and view all the answers

Match the various voter characteristics with their corresponding patterns:

Increasing individualism = Personal factors influencing votes Patrimony effect = Influence of family wealth on votes Crisis of partisan identities = Weakening of loyalty to political parties Globalization winners/losers = Differentiated preferences based on economic outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic principles with their application in voting behavior:

Maximizing gains = Voters aim for favorable outcomes Minimizing costs = Avoiding unfavorable conditions in politics Political enterprises = Parties acting to gain votes Rational elector = Making informed decisions based on analyses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions in political socialization:

Political socialization = The processes of formation and transformation of political representations, opinions, and attitudes Political affiliation = The part played by family inheritance in structuring political opinions Inheritance = The passing down of political preferences from parents to children Socializing agents = Entities that influence individuals' political opinions and choices Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their influence on political inheritance:

Parents' interest in politics = Promotes stronger transmission of political preferences Homogeneity of parents' choices = Increases likelihood of children adopting similar political views Visibility of parents' choices = Affects the strength of political preference transmission Level of education = Plays a role in the context of political socialization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statistics with their corresponding implications in family influence on politics:

Father's influence = 65% of students recognize this as important Mother's influence = 63% of students acknowledge this Inheritance rate = Approximately 2/3 of individuals inherit preferences Political choices = Not always determined exclusively by family Signup and view all the answers

Match the following variables with their effects on political socialization:

Role of education = Influences the level of political knowledge and engagement Religious socialization = Affects the shaping of political values and beliefs Evolution of society = Contextualizes the way politics is viewed within families De-dramatization of politics = Can alter the perception of political engagement within families Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their related families in political socialization:

Strong parental preferences = Leads to a clearer political identity in children Political engagement in parents = Typically leads to active political participation by children Diverse political views = May result in varied political opinions among siblings Family as a primary socializing agent = Holds significant weight in early political identity formation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their associated definitions in the context of citizenship:

Universal citizenship model = A potentially biased abstraction based on male experiences Historical development of citizenship = Varies significantly between genders Masculine bias = The influence of male-centric perspectives on citizenship models Unequal legacy in political preferences = Inheritances that differ based on social context Signup and view all the answers

Match the following processes with their descriptions in political socialization:

Transmission of preferences = Not always automatic and can vary in effectiveness Influence of family = Recognized as a major factor in political identity construction Recognition of parental influence = Common acknowledgment among youth about their preferences Diverse socializing experiences = Contributes to differences in political opinions among individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the associated outcomes in political socialization:

Strong visibility of choices = Can lead to more effective political preference transmission Weak interest in politics = May reduce children's engagement in political matters Contextual variation = Impacts the nature and degree of political inheritance High educational levels = Generally enhance awareness of political processes Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

State Formation

The process of establishing a centralized political power in a society with fragmented power.

Economic Factors in State Formation

The development of market capitalism led to the rise of the bourgeoisie, who supported a centralized power to ensure the protection of trade and security in cities.

Religious and Cultural Factors in State Formation

The gradual separation of political and religious power allowed for the creation of a differentiated, autonomous temporal power, often driven by the Reformation.

Political and Military Factors in State Formation

A competitive dynamic between political units, often involving war, led to a gradual reduction in their number. This resulted in the establishment of a bureaucracy to coordinate military activities and raise taxes.