Preview of Political Issues and Ideologies
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Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a representative democracy?

  • Majority rule with protection of minority rights
  • Regular elections to choose political representatives
  • Separation of powers between branches of government
  • Unencumbered public participation in political decision-making (correct)

    • Which of the following electoral systems is LEAST likely to produce a stable two-party system?

  • Second ballot system
  • Single-member plurality (SMP) system
  • Mixed-member proportional (MMP) system (correct)
  • Party-list system

    • What is a key advantage of a parliamentary system of government over a presidential system?

  • More opportunities for direct citizen participation in policymaking
  • Greater stability and continuity of government (correct)
  • Stronger checks and balances on the executive branch
  • Greater separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches

    • Which of the following is a key argument in favor of direct democracy?

    <p>It enhances citizen participation and political engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential drawback of a codified constitution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential benefit of adversarial politics?

    <p>It promotes greater transparency and accountability in government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of authoritarian regimes?

    <p>The concentration of power in the hands of a single individual or small group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential advantage of a prime-ministerial system of government?

    <p>It enables the prime minister to provide stronger leadership and decisive decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential drawback of open government?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have proletarian states failed to 'wither away'?

    <p>Lack of true classlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the state viewed as a neutral body in relation to competing social interests?

    <p>No, it inherently favors certain interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does globalization mean that the state has become irrelevant?

    <p>No, the state still holds significant power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Has the nature and background of the state elite inevitably bred bias?

    <p>Yes, leading to transparent governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what extent has state power been revived in contemporary circumstances?

    <p>It has seen a resurgence in influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the religious state be considered a contradiction in terms?

    <p>Yes, due to inherent secularism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is a key characteristic of the minimal state?

    <p>Ensuring the widest possible realm of freedom for individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following state forms, as mentioned in the passage, is characterized by the state taking on a significant role in economic development?

    <p>Developmental states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key disagreement mentioned in the passage regarding the role of the state?

    <p>The proper balance between the state and civil society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which political thinkers have regarded the state as worthwhile, even if they disagree on its exact role?

    <p>All political thinkers except anarchists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following state forms mentioned in the passage is characterized by the state being closely tied to a particular religion?

    <p>Religious states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon that arises when decisions are made by EU institutions rather than member states?

    <p>Multilevel governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the WTO play in global trade?

    <p>It adjudicates trade disputes and serves as a negotiation forum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does political globalization affect the state?

    <p>It opens up opportunities for the state and diminishes them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'pooling' of sovereignty in the context of the EU?

    <p>Member states share their sovereignty through EU decision-making bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concern is raised regarding states in the developing world?

    <p>The issue of weak, failing or collapsed states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the New Right's view of the state?

    <p>A self-serving entity intent on expanding its power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the EU Council of Ministers described as?

    <p>A creature of its member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ideologies is associated with the view of the state as a 'leviathan'?

    <p>Classical liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the New Right's perspective, what role does the state play in economic and social life?

    <p>An overbearing 'nanny' that interferes excessively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist view of the state, as contrasted with the New Right's perspective?

    <p>The state acts as an impartial umpire or arbiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ideologies views the state as pursuing interests separate from those of society?

    <p>The New Right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best captures the New Right's critique of the state's role?

    <p>The state's interests demand an unrelenting growth in its responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, why is the choice between 'state-centrism' and 'retreat-ism' considered misleading?

    <p>States and markets are portrayed as complementary rather than rival forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has stimulated a major debate about the power of the state in a globalized world?

    <p>The challenge of globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has become more important in undermining state authority, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Non-state actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the choice between 'state-centrism' and 'retreat-ism' not straightforward?

    <p>States have lost authority in some areas but gained strength in others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason why markets cannot function without state intervention, as per the text?

    <p>Markets lack property rights enforcement without state intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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