Regimes
No examples of this regime type exist in the modern day. Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy are commonly associated with the category though.
Fascism
Which constitutional monarchy did we discuss that has a HOS and a HOG (2 separate roles)?
Each state typically has one and they seek control of the state itself unlike ethnic groups or races that may only seek regional autonomy or representation.
Nation
When only one candidate can win a seat in the legislature this is called a _____ whereas when several are awarded seats we call this ______.
Single-Member District; Proportional Representation
Name one of the four characteristics of the modern state.
Sovereignty, Territory, Legitimacy, and Bureaucracy. Also know the "Disputed Territories" articles for examples.
A rare type of regime today we noted examples of it in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
Theocracy
Mexico and Germany are examples of this type of government which constitutionally guarantees rights to sub-national units.
Federalism
The Uighurs in China are an example of this identity group
Ethnic
Germany's parliamentary system is often characterized by ______ governments, those in which multiple parties must negotiate to form a majority to control the legislature.
Coalition
Explain the difference between Civic and Cultural Nationalism. How does European Nationalism compare to American Nationalism?
Civic--based on acceptance of ideology and values; Cultural--based on physical characteristics and more exclusive. Know examples from the "Battle for Europe" podcasts.
Modern day ______ may appear to be a democracy on paper but the regime has more in common with electoral authoritarianism or even personalist rule akin to its centuries of rule by tsars as opposed to "presidents."
Russia
Elections are an example of this type of accountability whereas judicial review or impeachment are examples of this other type of accountability.
Vertical; Horizontal
This identity group has been focused less on political representation as a social movement and more so respect and identity under the law in states around the world. We noted Brazil's at-times contentious relationship with this movement.
Sexual Orientation (or LGBTQ+ based on the wording of this answer)
SMD + Pluralism = 2 Parties is also known as:
Duverger's Law
Name and explain the balance of executive-legislative power in one of the three types of governments we discussed.
Presidentialism, Parliamentarism, Semi-Presidentialism
The world's largest country in terms of population, _______ has a(n) ________ regime characterized by free and fair elections, freedom of speech, and several other factors defined by Robert Dahl.
India; Liberal Democracy
States that do not allow precedents to be considered in their legal decision-making utilize which system of law?
Code
A French word for secularism, states prohibit any role for religion in the making of public policy.
Laïcité
_____ is a political style or ideology emphasizing a united "people" pitted against corrupt elites and denying divisions among "people," often led by a charismatic leader.
Populism
Name and explain one of the three types of electoral systems we discussed.
SMD, Proportional, Semi-Proportional
Characterized by personalist and military rule in the late 20th century, ______ has its modern roots in British colonial Africa, as well as the roots of many of its modern problems with weak institutions and corruption.
Nigeria
This Asian country's bureaucracy exemplifies the Iron Triangle of public administration, with legislatures who oversee and define the rules for bureaucrats find themselves significantly influenced by special interests in rulemaking. For this empire-turned-democracy after WWII the bureaucracy's survival led to the phenomena.
Japan.
In "The Battle for Europe" we learned about political extremism based on identity politics in this nation with a dark past of oppression and a growing minority responding to the pressures of economics and immigration during the Merkel Era.
Germany
This country experienced decades of one-party rule under the Institutional Revolutionary Party in the 20th century but has seen transition between parties in the 21st.
Mexico
Explain three differences between the US and UK Supreme Courts
Various examples from the assigned podcasts.