Political Culture & Participation
What is a typical method used by social movements to influence government policies?
Changing election results post-vote
Privatizing state-owned enterprises
Organizing protests
Appointing new justices
Which of the following best exemplifies "political socialization" within the context of comparative government?
Family discussions about politics shaping an individual's viewpoints.
An interest group lobbying for policy changes.
A country adopting another's constitutional framework.
A government censoring news to control public opinion.
In response to increasing globalization pressures, how might nondemocratic regimes adjust their approach toward civil society organizations (CSOs) advocating for democracy?
No change considering CSOs too insignificant too pose actual threat
Gradual relaxation allowing some dissenting CSO activity
Increased support by funding pro-government CSOs exclusively
Intensified suppression through legislation restricting CSO activities
What is a term for the system where citizens delegate their voting power to other individuals making decisions on their behalf?
Representative democracy
Theocracy
Direct democracy
Totalitarianism
What is the primary purpose of referenda in democratic policymaking?
To influence citizen control of the policy-making process
To promote direct democracy practices
To impose unpopular decisions on the citizens
To allow the chief executive to bypass the legislature
What outcome might we expect when an authoritarian regime faces sanctions imposed by multiple democratic countries based upon allegations regarding election tampering?
Governments often make concessions surrounding electoral processes appear more transparent.
Expansion into new territory is pursued aggressively despite worsening diplomatic relations.
Increased isolationist foreign policies develop including tighter immigration controls.
Social welfare programs expand dramatically attempting appease disaffected citizenry at home.
What type of political participation involves citizens voting in elections?
Ideological publication
Electoral participation
Civil disobedience
Economic protest

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Which term describes the right of citizens to vote and elect their government officials?
Suffrage
Recall
Referendum
Plebiscite
How can pressure from international human rights organizations potentially change a nation’s policies on civil liberties?
A government might improve its protections for freedom of expression or assembly.
The state could impose higher taxes on citizens without representation concerns.
Officials may choose not to address economic inequalities within their population directly.
A nation may decide to withdraw from global environmental agreements.
In which country did the Zapatista Army declare war on the government, demanding work, land, and education for indigenous populations?
China
Iran
Mexico
Nigeria