Question 1

Civil society denotes the non-military, civilian dimensions of society.

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False

Question 2

Civil society consists of NGOs.

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Civil society includes a wider range of organizations beyond NGOs, such as community groups, religious organizations, labor unions, and professional associations.

Question 3

Why did the term 'civil society' become popular in the 1980s?&#10;A) At that time there was growing disenchantment with the perceived dishonesty of governments, especially as recipients of aid.&#10;B) The downfall of many totalitarian regimes was attributed to movements generated by civil society.&#10;C) It seemed to offer the possibility of peaceful change in other states.&#10;D) All of the above.

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The term 'civil society' became popular in the 1980s due to a combination of factors, including disenchantment with government dishonesty, the role of civil society movements in the downfall of totalitarian regimes, and the potential for peaceful change it represented.

Question 4

Which of these statements apply to the term civil society?&#10;A) Civil society is an analytical concept.&#10;B) Civil society is a normative concept.

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Civil society is both an analytical concept, used to describe a sphere of social life that is public but not governmental, and a normative concept, embodying ideals such as participation, voluntarism, and non-state action.

Question 5

Civil society implies that its actors behave in a civil way.

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Civil society refers to organizations and institutions that operate independently from the government, but it does not inherently mean that all actors within it behave in a civil manner.

Question 6

The sphere of civil society clearly lies between the state on one side and private lives on the other.

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Question 7

All interest groups pursue a common interest in a cohesive manner.

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Interest groups often have diverse agendas and methods, leading to varied approaches in pursuing their interests, which may not always be cohesive.

Question 8

A crucial difference between interest groups and political parties is that ...&#10;A) interest groups always indulge in irresponsible 'gesture politics'.&#10;B) they do not seek to present themselves as candidates for government.&#10;C) their leaders are inspired by principle rather than self-interest.&#10;D) all of the above.

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Interest groups do not seek to present themselves as candidates for government; instead, they aim to influence public policy and decision-making, often through lobbying, without directly running for political office. This contrasts with political parties, whose primary goal is to gain control of government by winning elections.

Question 9

'Insider' interest groups denote people inside the government who pursue particular interests.

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'Insider' interest groups refer to organizations or entities that work closely with government officials or agencies to influence policy and legislation from within the system, but they are not part of the government themselves. They typically have established relationships and may be regularly consulted on their areas of interest.

Question 10

Interest groups must possess a common interest.

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Interest groups are formed by individuals or organizations that share a common interest, goal, or concern, which they seek to promote or advocate for through various forms of activism, lobbying, or public campaigns.

Question 11

'Corporatism' denotes ideological preference for business-friendly policies and activities.

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Question 12

Subaltern studies promotes the idea of development paths in the global South different from those of the West.

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Question 13

Populism is usually associated with __________ democracy.

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Question 14

According to Mudde and Kaltwasser (2017), the three basic principles that underpin populism are &#8230;&#10;A) 'The people' as the core value.&#10;B) An elite or establishment, who actually manipulate power to their advantage and who should be confronted.&#10;C) A belief that European culture is superior to other cultures.&#10;D) The 'general will' of the people, which should be absolute, expressed through referendum or direct consultation, or appropriated by leaders who instinctively 'know' it.&#10;E) An aversion to democracy.

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Question 15

Populist movements flourish in political systems with higher institutional checks.

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Deck 16: Civil Society, Interest Groups, and Populism