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?

It enhances citizen participation and political engagement Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

It promotes greater transparency and accountability in government Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why have proletarian states failed to 'wither away'?

Lack of true classlessness Signup and view all the answers

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

No, it inherently favors certain interests Signup and view all the answers

Does globalization mean that the state has become irrelevant?

No, the state still holds significant power Signup and view all the answers

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

Yes, leading to transparent governance Signup and view all the answers

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

It has seen a resurgence in influence Signup and view all the answers

Can the religious state be considered a contradiction in terms?

Yes, due to inherent secularism Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring the widest possible realm of freedom for individuals 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?

Developmental states Signup and view all the answers

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

The proper balance between the state and civil society 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?

All political thinkers except anarchists 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?

Religious states Signup and view all the answers

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

Multilevel governance Signup and view all the answers

What role does the WTO play in global trade?

It adjudicates trade disputes and serves as a negotiation forum Signup and view all the answers

How does political globalization affect the state?

It opens up opportunities for the state and diminishes them Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What concern is raised regarding states in the developing world?

The issue of weak, failing or collapsed states Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the EU Council of Ministers described as?

A creature of its member states Signup and view all the answers

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

Classical liberalism Signup and view all the answers

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

An overbearing 'nanny' that interferes excessively 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?

The state acts as an impartial umpire or arbiter Signup and view all the answers

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

The New Right Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

The challenge of globalization Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-state actors Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Markets lack property rights enforcement without state intervention. Signup and view all the answers