Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Today, most authoritarian regimes allow no legislature or opposition parties to exist.
2. Because participation is free and open, civil society in authoritarian regimes is extremely active.
3. In more institutionalized authoritarian regimes, formal participation is forbidden.
4. While Russia does not have a long tradition of protests in the street, it has a much stronger tradition of sustained organization of groups in civil society.


1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. There is a key distinction between policymaking and professional city management administration. B. City elections are partisan, but the policymaking is noticeably nonpartisan. C. There is minimal oversight and review of policies and budgets. D. The legislative and administrative functions of government are combined.

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