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Which characteristic of Switzerland is cited as an example of how social cohesion can facilitate effective governance?
Which characteristic of Switzerland is cited as an example of how social cohesion can facilitate effective governance?
- Switzerland's diverse linguistic and cultural communities coexisting within a framework of federalism and direct democracy (correct)
- Switzerland's reliance on a centralized political system
- Switzerland's history of political instability and social unrest
- Switzerland's strong military presence
What is the key role that social cohesion can play in a country's governance and political stability?
What is the key role that social cohesion can play in a country's governance and political stability?
- Social cohesion can serve as a cornerstone for effective governance and political stability (correct)
- Social cohesion is irrelevant to a country's political system
- Social cohesion can lead to political instability and unrest
- Social cohesion has no impact on governance and political stability
What is the key challenge often encountered during the transition from authoritarian rule to democracy?
What is the key challenge often encountered during the transition from authoritarian rule to democracy?
- Lack of international support and funding
- Rapid economic growth and development
- Resistance from entrenched elites and bureaucratic structures (correct)
- Widespread public apathy and disinterest in the political process
According to the passage, what is one potential consequence of social divisions rooted in historical injustices or identity politics during a democratization process?
According to the passage, what is one potential consequence of social divisions rooted in historical injustices or identity politics during a democratization process?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential challenge to the democratization process?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a potential challenge to the democratization process?
What is the overall message conveyed in the passage regarding the relationship between social cohesion and effective governance?
What is the overall message conveyed in the passage regarding the relationship between social cohesion and effective governance?
Which country is highlighted as a key manufacturing hub that has experienced rapid industrialization?
Which country is highlighted as a key manufacturing hub that has experienced rapid industrialization?
What is the primary purpose of environmental governance frameworks like the Kyoto Protocol or the Paris Climate Accord?
What is the primary purpose of environmental governance frameworks like the Kyoto Protocol or the Paris Climate Accord?
Which sector is highlighted as experiencing expansion in Nigeria?
Which sector is highlighted as experiencing expansion in Nigeria?
What is the significance of healthcare systems in shaping political systems, according to the text?
What is the significance of healthcare systems in shaping political systems, according to the text?
Which country is highlighted as having implemented a universal healthcare system called the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS)?
Which country is highlighted as having implemented a universal healthcare system called the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS)?
What is the primary focus of the text regarding developing countries?
What is the primary focus of the text regarding developing countries?
How do women in leadership positions influence political agendas?
How do women in leadership positions influence political agendas?
What is the relationship between urban planning and infrastructure development and political systems, as described in the text?
What is the relationship between urban planning and infrastructure development and political systems, as described in the text?
How has the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in cities like Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil affected political landscapes?
How has the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in cities like Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil affected political landscapes?
What challenges does inadequate urban planning and infrastructure pose in countries like India?
What challenges does inadequate urban planning and infrastructure pose in countries like India?
What does the text suggest about the level of women's representation and empowerment in politics?
What does the text suggest about the level of women's representation and empowerment in politics?
Based on the examples provided in the text, how can urban planning and infrastructure development influence political landscapes?
Based on the examples provided in the text, how can urban planning and infrastructure development influence political landscapes?
What is the primary institutional weakness that has perpetuated political instability in the DRC?
What is the primary institutional weakness that has perpetuated political instability in the DRC?
How does corruption in developing countries like Afghanistan impact the functionality and legitimacy of political systems?
How does corruption in developing countries like Afghanistan impact the functionality and legitimacy of political systems?
What is the primary effect of corruption on the political establishment in Afghanistan?
What is the primary effect of corruption on the political establishment in Afghanistan?
What is the relationship between institutional capacity and the stability and functionality of political systems, as discussed in the text?
What is the relationship between institutional capacity and the stability and functionality of political systems, as discussed in the text?
What is the primary way in which corruption in developing countries undermines the delivery of essential services?
What is the primary way in which corruption in developing countries undermines the delivery of essential services?
What is the primary way in which corruption in developing countries exacerbates socioeconomic inequalities?
What is the primary way in which corruption in developing countries exacerbates socioeconomic inequalities?
What is the primary focus of the transitional justice processes discussed in the text?
What is the primary focus of the transitional justice processes discussed in the text?
What is the main connection between urban planning, infrastructure development, and political systems, as highlighted in the text?
What is the main connection between urban planning, infrastructure development, and political systems, as highlighted in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the gacaca courts established in Rwanda following the genocide?
What is the primary purpose of the gacaca courts established in Rwanda following the genocide?
How does the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia differ from the gacaca courts in Rwanda?
How does the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia differ from the gacaca courts in Rwanda?
How do the transitional justice processes discussed in the text relate to the concept of political stability mentioned in the opening paragraph?
How do the transitional justice processes discussed in the text relate to the concept of political stability mentioned in the opening paragraph?