Political Systems and Multicultural Integration
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What characterizes a market economy?

  • Prices are controlled by the government.
  • Goods and services are exchanged in a largely free manner. (correct)
  • Production is managed by a central authority.
  • All economic decisions are made by corporations.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of market failures?

  • Government oversight (correct)
  • Imperfect information
  • Externalities
  • Monopolies

What does neoliberalism advocate regarding government involvement in the economy?

  • Implementation of strict regulations on market practices.
  • Greater tax funding for social programs.
  • An increase in government intervention.
  • A balanced budget and minimized government role. (correct)

Which of the following describes means-tested public assistance?

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What is foreign direct investment?

<p>Investment from abroad in productive activity in another country. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of recognizing ethnocultural identities within political institutions?

<p>It helps in the preservation of distinct cultures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of recognizing group rights in a political system?

<p>It can undermine shared values within the nation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a parliamentary form of government, who serves as the head of government?

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What is the primary function of a Vote of No Confidence?

<p>To dismiss the Prime Minister and cabinet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor can lead to military coups according to the provided explanations?

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What is a key characteristic distinguishing a revolution from a military coup?

<p>Revolutions require social change from below. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of civil wars in multi-ethnic communities regarding democratization?

<p>Increased ethnic tensions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about personal coups is accurate?

<p>They usually result in a more personalist regime. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Multicultural Integration

Recognizing and accommodating different ethnic/cultural groups within a political system.

Vote of No Confidence

A parliamentary vote to remove a government (Prime Minister and cabinet) from power.

Coup d’état

Forceful removal of a regime and establishment of a new one, often by the military.

Revolution

Fundamental regime change, often from the populous, leading to significant social change.

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Unitary System

Central government holds all constitutional power; no other levels of government exist.

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Federal System

Power is divided among multiple government levels, often constitutionally.

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Presidential System

President is both head of state and head of government.

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Parliamentary System

Prime Minister is head of government, while a different person holds the head of state position.

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Market Economy

An economic system where individuals and businesses freely exchange goods and services.

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Command Economy

An economic system where the government directly controls prices, production, and property.

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Market Failure

When a market doesn't operate efficiently or according to social values.

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Universal Entitlements

Government benefits provided equally to all citizens, funded by general taxes.

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Means-tested public assistance

Social programs providing benefits based on income eligibility levels.

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Study Notes

Chapter 4-8: Multicultural Integration

  • Ethnocultural identities must be recognized and accommodated within political institutions.
  • Recognizing groups helps preserve distinct cultures and improves socioeconomic status.
  • Recognizing group rights can lead to disintegration if it undermines national identity and shared values.
  • Presidential governments have a president as the head of state and government.
  • Parliamentary governments have a prime minister as the head of state and government.
  • Vote of no confidence is a process where parliament votes to remove a government.
  • Unitary systems have a central government with sole constitutional power.
  • Federal systems divide power constitutionally among multiple levels of government.

Chapter 9: Coup d'État

  • A coup d'état is a forceful removal of a regime and establishment of a new one.
  • Democracies and highly institutionalized regimes are less likely to experience a coup because military is controlled by civilians.
  • Coups occur when military efforts to remain loyal to a regime fail.
  • This can be due to weak institutions, political cultures not valuing nonmilitary power transfers, and military seeking own interests.
  • Coups often result in personalist regimes with less institutionalization.

Revolution

  • A revolution involves fundamental regime and social change, often from below.
  • It is much rarer than a coup.
  • Political outcomes can vary in revolutions, including the possibility of democracy.

Chapter 10: Market Economy

  • A market economy involves individuals and firms exchanging goods and services in a largely free manner.
  • A command economy is where prices, property, and production are controlled by the state.
  • Market failures can occur when markets don't perform efficiently due to externalities, imperfect information, or monopolies.

Chapter 10: Neoliberalism and Keynesianism

  • Neoliberalism promotes government balancing its budget and minimizing role in the economy.
  • It rejects Keynesian policies.
  • Keynesianism suggests government intervention can manage business cycles through fiscal and monetary policy.

Chapter 11: Foreign Direct Investment

  • Foreign Direct Investment is investment from abroad in productive activity in another country.
  • International Capital Flows are movements of capital money across international borders

Chapter 12: Universal Entitlements

  • Universal Entitlements are benefits provided to all citizens, typically funded through general taxation.
  • Examples include public education.

Means-Tested Public Assistance

  • Means-tested public assistance programs provide benefits to individuals below a specific income level.
  • Examples include child/family allowances, Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

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Explore the key concepts surrounding multicultural integration and political systems in this quiz covering Chapters 4-9. Understand the implications of recognizing ethnocultural identities within political frameworks, and the dynamics of government structures such as presidential and parliamentary systems. Delve into the phenomenon of coup d'état and its impact on regimes.

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