Question 1

The overthrow of a government by elites, including military officers, who have little if any popular support is known as a(n) ______.&#10;A) social revolution&#10;B) revolutionary situation&#10;C) coup d'&#233;tat&#10;D) status quo ante

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A coup d'état is a type of overthrow of a government carried out by a small group of people, often including military officers, and typically without the support of the general population. This is distinct from a social revolution, which involves a more widespread and popular movement for change. A revolutionary situation refers to the context in which such a change might occur, while status quo ante refers to a return to the previous state of affairs.

Question 2

Social scientists generally agree that social revolutions ______.&#10;A) must involve violent means&#10;B) are relatively rare&#10;C) must involve political transformation&#10;D) are synonymous with coup d'&#233;tats

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Social scientists generally agree that social revolutions are relatively rare, but they do not necessarily have to involve violent means or political transformation, nor are they synonymous with coup d'états.

Question 3

The French Revolution is to a ______ revolution as the American Revolution is to a ______ revolution.&#10;A) great; technical&#10;B) political; social&#10;C) technical; great&#10;D) social; political

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The French Revolution was primarily a social revolution that aimed to change the existing social structure, while the American Revolution was a political revolution that aimed to gain independence from British rule. Therefore, the best choice is D, where the French Revolution is to a social revolution and the American Revolution is to a political revolution.

Question 4

Dual power is also known as ______.&#10;A) status quo ante&#10;B) infrastructural power&#10;C) a coup d'&#233;tat&#10;D) a revolutionary situation

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Dual power refers to a period during a revolution or uprising where there are two competing systems of power in place. This often occurs when the existing government or authorities have lost control over some territory or population, and a new revolutionary force has emerged to challenge their power. The term "dual power" is used to describe the coexistence of these two competing forces, and it is often seen as a precursor to larger clashes or decisive shifts in power. Therefore, the best choice for the blank is D, a revolutionary situation. None of the other options accurately describe the concept of dual power.

Question 5

Which of the following is central to revolutionary situations?&#10;A) The weakening of a state's infrastructural power&#10;B) A resulting social revolution&#10;C) The power to incapacitate states&#10;D) Violence among the movements contending for power

Accepted Answer

The weakening of a state's infrastructural power is central to revolutionary situations because it indicates a reduction in the state's ability to enforce laws, collect taxes, and maintain order, creating a power vacuum that can lead to revolutionary movements.

Question 6

A revolutionary situation is least likely to develop in a(n) ______ country.&#10;A) democratic&#10;B) authoritarian&#10;C) repressive&#10;D) oppressive

Accepted Answer

A revolutionary situation is characterized by widespread social and economic instability, mass protests or uprisings, and a general breakdown of government authority. In a democratic country, there are mechanisms in place for citizens to express their grievances and effect change through peaceful means, such as elections and the legal system. Authoritarian, repressive, and oppressive countries, on the other hand, are more likely to suppress dissent and maintain tight control over the population, making it more difficult for revolutionary movements to gain traction.

Question 7

According to the authors, which statement is true of democracy?&#10;A) Democracy eliminates social conflict.&#10;B) Political radicalism goes unrewarded in democratic societies.&#10;C) Democracy encourages an explosion of social conflict.&#10;D) Revolutions are the organizational vehicles of political struggle in democratic societies.

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Democracy encourages an explosion of social conflict because it allows for the free expression of differing opinions and interests, leading to a more vibrant and sometimes contentious public discourse.

Question 8

Which type of political radicalism would most likely be seen in a democracy?&#10;A) A boycott&#10;B) A terrorist attack&#10;C) A genocide&#10;D) A democide

Accepted Answer

In a democracy, citizens have the freedom to express their political views and participate in the decision-making process through peaceful means such as voting, protesting or boycotting. A boycott is a nonviolent means of political protest that does not seek to harm people, making it the most common type of political radicalism seen in a democracy. Terrorist attacks, genocides, and democides all involve violent actions that are not acceptable in a democratic system.

Question 9

Why do revolutionary movements often develop?&#10;A) There is a lack of consumer goods.&#10;B) The state promotes the empowerment of ordinary people.&#10;C) There are too many class struggles.&#10;D) The state provides no other mechanism for social change.

Accepted Answer

Revolutionary movements often develop when the state fails to provide other mechanisms for social change, such as peaceful protests, legal channels for dissent or reforms, or representative governance systems. When people feel that their voices are not being heard or that their needs and interests are not being addressed by the government or ruling elite, they may turn to more radical and violent means of resistance and rebellion. This can be fueled by perceived injustices, inequalities, or grievances related to economic, social, cultural, or political issues, and can lead to a breakdown of law and order, civil conflict, and mass violence.

Question 10

Give the broad and narrow definitions of revolutions.

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Question 11

Compare and contrast revolution with revolutionary movements.

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Question 12

Under what situations do revolutionary movements attain the most support?

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Question 13

Explain how repressive authoritarian regimes may unintentionally foster the growth of revolutionary movements.

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Question 14

How is democracy fully compatible with widespread poverty, inequality, exploitation, and other social problems?

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Deck 56: Revolutions and Regime Change