POLS 170 Quiz 3 Review Sheet

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Which of the following is NOT a core principle of liberal democracy?

  • Judicial independence
  • Absence of political opposition (correct)
  • Majoritarian rule
  • Individual rights

What is a problem with direct democracy as practiced in citizen-led assemblies?

  • It can lead to uninformed decision-making (correct)
  • It excludes minority voices
  • It encourages voter apathy
  • It complicates the legislative process

What argument defends epistocracy?

  • It increases political participation
  • It fosters equal representation
  • It protects minority rights
  • It enhances the quality of governance (correct)

What is the term for drafting a random sample of the population to govern the state?

<p>Sortition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a major predictor of democratic backsliding?

<p>Strong civil society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In contrast to totalitarian regimes, what is focused more on in modern authoritarian regimes?

<p>Selective repression of dissent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal status of 'hate speech' in the United States?

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What might incentivize researchers to engage in selective reporting or statistical manipulation?

<p>Pressure to publish positive results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the scientific replication crisis best be described?

<p>A phenomenon where experiments consistently fail to produce similar results (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about totalitarian ideologies?

<p>They create a single dominant public narrative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Core principles of liberal democracy

Liberal democracy prioritizes individual rights and freedoms, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens. It involves free and fair elections, where citizens participate in the political process.

Problems with direct democracy

Direct democracy allows citizens to directly participate in decision-making through initiatives, referendums, and assemblies. However, citizen-led assemblies can struggle with complex issues and representation, leading to potential biases and lack of expertise.

Arguments for epistocracy

Epistocracy, a theory of governance, argues that political power should be entrusted to those with greater knowledge and understanding. It aims to prevent uninformed decisions and ensure better policy-making.

Sortition

Sortition is a method of selecting representatives randomly from the population. This process aims to ensure a diverse and representative group of individuals, promoting impartiality and fairness.

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Key institutions of liberal democracy

Liberal democracy relies on three pillars: free and fair elections, an independent judiciary, and the rule of law. These institutions ensure a balanced and effective system of governance.

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Constitutions and democratic quality

Constitutions primarily outline the framework and legal foundation of a country. They don't capture the actual implementation and functioning of democracy, which involves various factors influencing decision-making and citizen participation.

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Autocrat's priorities

Autocrats prioritize their own interests and power over the needs of the people. They cater to their patronage networks, seeking support from loyal supporters and elites.

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Prioritization of control in non-democratic regimes

Non-democratic regimes often employ repression and control to suppress dissent and maintain power. They prioritize control and security over individual liberties and open communication.

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What is the scientific replication crisis?

The scientific replication crisis refers to the difficulty of replicating the findings of published studies, raising concerns about the validity and reliability of research results.

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Causes of the replication crisis

The replication crisis highlights the potential for biases, selective reporting, and statistical manipulation in scientific research. These factors can lead to unreliable findings and a lack of trust in scientific conclusions.

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Study Notes

Quiz 3 Review Sheet - POLS 170

  • Question 1: The question asks which of the following is NOT a core principle of liberal democracy (from class discussion).
  • Question 2: The question asks about a problem with direct democracy (from class discussion).
  • Question 3: The question asks about an argument that defends epistocracy (from class discussion).
  • Question 4: The process of selecting a random population sample to govern a state is called (from class discussion).
  • Question 5: The three key institutions of liberal democracy are (from class discussion).
  • Question 6: Constitutions are not the best way to judge the quality of a country's democratic system because (from class discussion).
  • Question 7: The U.S. aggregate freedom score has been (since 2010) - as discussed in class.
  • Question 8: As of 2023, approximately what percentage of the world's population lives in a "free country"?
  • Question 9: Which age group in the US is least likely to believe living in a democracy is "absolutely important"? (from class data).
  • Question 10: Which of the following is NOT a major predictor for democratic backsliding? (from class discussion)
  • Question 11: The two major principle of non-democratic regimes are (from class).
  • Question 12: Autocrats primarily cater to which specific group? (from class)
  • Question 13: Non-democratic regimes often prioritize which type of goods over others?
  • Question 14: The video about North Koreans grieving Kim Jong-Il illustrates which characteristic of totalitarianism?
  • Question 15: What is unique about totalitarian ideologies?
  • Question 16: One in 100 East Germans was an informer for the East German secret police in 1989. This is an example of which characteristic of totalitarianism?
  • Question 17: Modern authoritarian regimes prioritize which type of control to maintain power?
  • Question 18: The U.S. Constitution Amendment that contains the freedom of speech guarantee.
  • Question 19: In the U.S., people have the right to express various views without censorship or fear.
  • Question 20: Social media companies may limit speech due to (from class discussion)
  • Question 21: The legal status of "hate speech" in the U.S. (from class)
  • Question 22: A phrase/s found in the Scottish hate speech law is (from class, using exact words).
  • Question 23: The outcome of the Supreme Court case involving the Westboro Baptist Church.
  • Question 24: The US, Russia, and China have not signed ____ about deploying lethal autonomous weapons.
  • Question 25: The nuclear arms race is driven by deterrence (from class discussion).
  • Question 26: The difference in the AI arms race compared to the nuclear arms race is (from class discussion)
  • Question 27: The AI arms race between China and the US is occurring at a time when (from class discussion)
  • Question 28: Scientific replication crisis—detailed description(from class).
  • Question 29: A prominent example of a study that failed to replicate (from class).
  • Question 30: A factor that is NOT a cause of the replication crisis (from class discussion).
  • Question 31: Potential reasons why researchers might alter their reporting due to (from class discussion).
  • Question 32: Why might the replication crisis be considered a "blessing in disguise"?

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