Question 1

According to Singh (2014), what are some reasons why coups succeed? How did this play out/not play out in the Turkish coup attempt in 2016?

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Question 2

List one way in which the Brazilian military coup differs from the Nigerian military coup.

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Question 3

Why is it fair to state that even though not all revolutions are violent, they all involve extra-legal political activity?

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Question 4

What does the comparison of military coups in Brazil and Nigeria teach us about the utility of the theories of why coups occur? Is one particular theory more convincing than the others in explaining coups in both countries? If not, why not?

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Question 5

What are the key problems in Russia's transition to democracy that ultimately produced an electoral authoritarian regime?

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Question 6

Name and describe the two components of a successful transition to democracy.

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Question 7

Scholars have provided three major sets of explanations to military coups (1) institutions/political culture; (2) military self-interest; (3) neopatrimonial explanations.Choose one of these three approaches and explain it in detail, illustrating your answer with examples.

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Question 8

Describe one case of democratization.Remember to describe in detail the transition, consolidation, quality of the new regime, and freedom status of the country.

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Question 9

According to scholars, what are the factors that can cause a revolution?

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Question 10

Explain why it is questionable that the American Revolution was actually a "revolution."

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Question 11

Does Mexico suggest that modernization theory or the "transition paradigm" is correct in terms of where and when democratization is likely to occur? Why or why not?

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Question 12

List at least two facts about revolutions.

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Question 13

What effects do weak institutions have on the democratization process? Are the effects similar in all countries? Use case study examples to illustrate your points.

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Question 14

How can a civilian regime ensure that the military remains loyal?

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Question 15

What are some political circumstances that face postrevolutionary governments?

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Quiz 9: Regime Change