Course description:
This self-study course is designed to provide students with a broad survey of the important issues in the study of comparative politics. Students gain an understanding of world politics and political systems and compare issues and structures on a global level. Students conduct in-depth studies of individual countries focusing on theoretical frameworks to explore broad issues such as why some countries modernize more quickly and why some are more democratic and understand how local issues have a worldwide impact. Students explore how politics works on individual, group, national, and global levels. Throughout the course, students study political institutions and processes and learn to use critical thinking skills regarding the consequences of public policies. Students observe the international economy and how politics shape a nation's influence on the local and global levels. Additionally, students learn about other countries, regions, and the world while asking fundamental questions about politics and government.
Course structure:
Course Syllabus
Study Videos
Study Guide
End of Course Review
Practice Questions
Exam:
50 questions
40 multiple choice questions
10 open-ended questions
2 hours to complete
Closed book
Sample questions:
1) The core of politics is ___________.
A. Money
B. Power
C. Decision-making
D. Corruption
2) The study of comparative politics includes all of the following except:
A. Description
B. Explanation
C. Implementation
D. Prediction
3) When we ask whether citizens identify with their nation and feel the government is legitimate, we are asking about which level of political culture?
A. Process
B. Parochial
C. Policy
D. system
4) Which of the following states are most likely to foster and promote civil liberties and civil rights?
A. Totalitarian states
B. Democratic states
C. Authoritarian states
D. Fascist states
5) A “basic understanding between citizens and political authorities” refers to a regime’s:
A. Legitimacy
B. Authority
C. Sovereignty
D. Internal
Answers:
C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A
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