Political Theory and Economy Quiz

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What is one challenge that mass media faces in fulfilling its role in a liberal democracy?

Full independence from governmental influence.

An increase in state funding.

Encouragement of public opinion polls.

The rise of digital news platforms. (correct)

Which argument is commonly made against the idea that media content has only minimal effects on political views?

Greater media variety diminishes audience engagement.

Media can create emotional connections with the audience. (correct)

People only consume media that aligns with their views.

Increased frequency of advertisements decreases political knowledge.

What is a notable disadvantage of commercial funding for public affairs coverage in media?

It ensures a higher level of journalistic integrity.

It guarantees diverse perspectives in reporting.

It leads to increased political bias in news reporting. (correct)

It promotes competition among media outlets.

What is one potential negative impact of election campaigns on voters?

They may dilute the quality of political information. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common justification for regulating news sharing on social media?

To prevent the spread of misinformation. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes federalism from decentralization?

Federalism emphasizes shared power between national and sub-national governments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of modern nation-states compared to previous political models?

Modern nation-states typically exist within a framework of international law. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes hybrid regimes?

They possess features of both authoritarian and democratic systems. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of using longitudinal data over cross-sectional data?

Longitudinal data provides more reliable causal inferences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of concept formation in comparative political research?

To help understand and analyze political phenomena across different contexts. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best contrasts experimental and observational research?

Experimental research involves manipulating conditions, while observational research involves observing real-world settings. Signup and view all the answers

What is the major focus of interpretivist qualitative research?

To seek understanding of social contexts and meanings. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates causal inference from prediction in research?

Causal inference seeks to explain past events while prediction focuses on future possibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of moral equality in political philosophy?

It promotes the idea that all individuals deserve equal consideration. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of political obligation?

Rights, responsibilities, and consent. Signup and view all the answers

What is consent theory of political obligation primarily concerned with?

The notion that political obligation arises from social contracts. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main criticisms of utilitarianism?

It may justify harmful actions for greater good. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Original Position play in Rawls’ theory of justice?

It offers a method for evaluating social justice without bias. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rawls’ second principle of justice emphasize?

Ensuring fair equality of opportunity and the difference principle. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the problem of equity-efficiency trade-off?

Efforts to promote equity can detract from overall efficiency in resource allocation. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'developmental state' in political economy literature?

A state that actively intervenes in the economy to promote development. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Political Theory

Describe moral equality, explaining its significance in political philosophy.
Explain political obligation, identifying its main components.
Outline the consent theory of political obligation, discussing its problems.
Discuss objections to utilitarianism.
Explain the Original Position's role in Rawls' theory of justice.
Describe Rawls' second principle of justice, including criticisms.
Explain "circumstances of justice."
Assess Nozick's principle of acquisition.
Differentiate between instrumental and intrinsic justifications of democracy.

Political Economy and Public Policy

Analyze the interaction of institutions, ideas, and interests in political economy.
Evaluate the analytical importance of institutions, ideas, and interests in political economy.
Identify the major attributes of "homo economicus" and potential criticisms.
Examine the equity-efficiency trade-off problem.
Summarize the main collective action problems in politics, along with potential solutions.
Provide two concrete examples of collective action problems and their solutions.

Comparative Politics

Discuss major criticisms of democratic rule, covering elitism, populism, fascism, and classic liberalism, along with their pros and cons.
Compare majoritarian and consensual institutional configurations, analyzing their impact on democracy.
Compare federalism and decentralization, relating them to sub-national conflicts.
Analyze structuralist and agency-based explanations of revolution.
Explain the critical role of concept formation and measurement in comparative politics.
Discuss the approaches to classifying regimes (authoritarian, hybrid, liberal).
Analyze the role of political parties in modern democracies, comparing them across different eras.
Analyze the characteristics of the modern nation-state relative to historical models.

Research Methods

Identify appropriate research questions for interpretivist qualitative research.
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of an interpretivist approach.
Discuss the challenges of concept formation and measurement in political science.
Explain different strategies for case selection in comparative political analysis, highlighting their pros and cons.
Describe different process tracing approaches in comparative case studies.
Analyze statistical modeling techniques for categorical data.
Explain the value of longitudinal data in causal inference.
Explain the Conditional Independence Assumption, providing a political science example of where it might apply or fail.
Discuss distinctions between experimental and observational research.
Analyze the difference between causal inference and prediction in research.
Explain types of error in statistical hypothesis testing.
Discuss the relationship between type I and type II errors and ways to reduce them.

Political Communication

Evaluate the role of mass media in liberal democratic theory and analyze the challenges to its fulfillment in practice.
Assess arguments for and against the minimal effects of media on political views.
Analyze the merits and demerits of public funding for media coverage.
Examine the impacts of election campaigns on citizen information and voting behavior.
Discuss the effects of the internet on news media.
Describe alternative indicators for measuring selective exposure to information.
Critique the normative justifications for and against news regulation.
Discuss methods for measuring media freedom.
Evaluate the effectiveness of censorship and propaganda as tools for autocratic regimes.

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Test your understanding of key concepts in political theory and political economy. This quiz covers moral equality, political obligation, Rawls' theory of justice, and the relationship between institutions and economic interests. Challenge your knowledge on democracy justifications and collective action problems.