Skocpol (1979) noted that a crucial ingredient for successful revolution is a state in crisis--often one that has been weakened by international events. Discuss one revolution in which this applies and how.
What will be an ideal response?
Russia is a prime example. World War I weakened Russia and shortly after the war, the communist revolution occurred. China is also possible.
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Why are American bureaucrats more likely to have negative opinions about political parties than do their counterparts in Europe and Japan?
A) In America, the bureaucracies must answer to both Congress and the president B) In Europe and Japan, the bureaucracies must answer to both Parliament and the prime minister C) In Europe and Japan, most administrators are highly educated D) In Europe and Japan, most bureaucratic appointments are for a life term E) In America, bureaucracies are subject to intense budget scrutiny
Two-party systems are found in almost every democracy. Answer
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In 2000, Mexico's conservative National Action Party (PAN) overcame the Party of Institutional Revolution's (PRI) lock on the presidency with the election of Vicente Fox, moving Mexico from a dominant-party to a multiparty system
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The debate over ________ concerns whether or not Confucianism motivated domestic stability, bureaucracy, and economic success.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).