What distinguishes a kleptocracy from other types of authoritarian states?
a. Kleptocracies mainly function according to cultural and religious customs.
b. Kleptocracies are secretly run by an oligarchy rather than by the official leader.
c. The mass media in a kleptocracy is run by the middle class rather than the government.
d. Power in a kleptocracy is a means for distributing favors among privileged elites rather than an end in itself.
d
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A) A set of variables. B) One variable with a set of variables. C) One set of variables with another set of variables. D) All variables in a study with all other variables in that study
The American political system counts on these groups to help make sure that the different branches of government are working together
A) Political parties D) The media B) Interest groups E) None of the above C) The banks
Which of the following best describes voting in the United States?
a. Voting belies the weakness in partisan identification in the United States. b. Voting illustrates how citizens have low levels of political efficacy. c. Voting is dependent upon overall voter information levels. d. Voting requires identifying with both a state and national political party e. Voting requires both registration and turnout during the election cycle.
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the PAN’s electoral victory in the 2000 presidential election?
a. Outgoing PRI President Zedillo’s reputation for corruption b. The economic crises of the 1980s and 1990s c. Growing public discontent with government corruption d. A more open and fair electoral process