Question 1

Totalitarian regimes:&#10;A) are non-ideological&#10;B) only use repression to ensure compliance&#10;C) aim to reconstruct society&#10;D) are most common in Africa

Accepted Answer

Totalitarian regimes aim to reconstruct society according to their particular ideology or doctrine, imposing strict control over all aspects of individual and collective life. They often use a combination of repression, propaganda, and indoctrination to achieve this goal. While totalitarian regimes can exist in any region, they are not more common in Africa than in other parts of the world.

Question 2

Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime was authoritarian, but not totalitarian

Accepted Answer

Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge regime was considered to be totalitarian in nature. It had complete control over all aspects of society, including politics, economics, and culture, and exercised extreme levels of repression and violence. The regime also attempted to completely and forcibly transform Cambodian society into a communist utopia, resulting in the deaths of millions of people through execution, forced labor, and starvation.

Question 3

Why are personalist dictatorships so unpredictable?&#10;A) They only listen to the military&#10;B) They surround themselves with sycophants that fail to check their power&#10;C) They surround themselves with an inner circle that has too many different opinions&#10;D) They believe that erratic behaviour will confuse external opponents

Accepted Answer

Personalist dictators often surround themselves with a group of sycophants who are afraid to challenge their ideas or control. This creates a power imbalance that can lead to unpredictable behavior, as there is no one there to check their authority or offer alternative viewpoints.

Question 4

What explains why single party regimes are so durable?&#10;A) Single party regimes usually are communist&#10;B) Single party regimes don't listen to the military&#10;C) Single party regimes ban all political opponents&#10;D) Single party regimes deliberate and take their time when making policy decisions

Accepted Answer

Single party regimes are durable because they often have institutionalized processes for deliberation and decision-making, allowing them to adapt and maintain stability over time.

Question 5

Most authoritarian regimes of the past were hereditary monarchies

Accepted Answer

Many authoritarian regimes throughout history have been hereditary monarchies, where political power is passed down from one family member to another. Examples include the absolute monarchies of Europe, such as the Bourbon dynasty in France and the Habsburgs in Austria-Hungary. However, there have also been authoritarian regimes that were not hereditary monarchies, such as communist regimes in the Soviet Union and China, and military dictatorships in various countries.

Question 6

Which of the following are types of hybrid regimes?&#10;A) flawed democracies&#10;B) electoral authoritarian regimes&#10;C) competitive authoritarian regimes&#10;D) liberal democracies

Accepted Answer

Flawed democracies and liberal democracies are not types of hybrid regimes. Electoral authoritarian regimes and competitive authoritarian regimes are the types of hybrid regimes, as they combine features of both authoritarianism and democracy.

Question 7

Whats the type of regime to the exemplary country

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Question 8

What tactics do authoritarian regimes use to legitimize their rule?&#10;A) using propaganda&#10;B) using democratic institutions&#10;C) Using repression&#10;D) Co-optation of elites and citizens

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Question 9

The process of becoming more authoritarian is known as______________

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Question 10

What type of regimes performs the best economically?&#10;A) Monarchies&#10;B) Personalist regimes&#10;C) Single-party regimes&#10;D) Military regimes

Accepted Answer

Single-party regimes often perform better economically because they tend to have more stable governance structures, allowing for consistent economic policies and long-term planning.

Deck 6: Authoritarian Regimes