Part 4

What factors influence regime transitions according to the Structure perspective?

• National identity, security vs. liberty, political culture

• Historical, economic, social, institutional factors

• Federalism, presidential system, global economic structure

• Political elites, social movements, civil society actors

Which theory emphasizes the relationship between economic development and democratization?

• Dependency Theory

• Cleavage Structure Theory

• Polar System Theory

• Modernization Theory

What can make successful democratization more likely according to the text?

• National unity

• Strong presidential powers

• A sizable middle class

• Deep social divisions

Which type of elites play important roles in different stages of democratization?

• Labor union leaders, environmentalists, artists, athletes

• Social activists, media personalities, academics, students

• Ruling elite, opposition leaders, new democratic rulers, institutional leaders

• Military leaders, religious figures, business tycoons, intellectuals

What can trigger the movement from one stage of the democratization process to another?

• Polar System, Cleavage Structure Theory, Modernization Theory

• Global Economic Structure, Identity Divisions, Political Culture

• Death of the Leader, Severe Economic Crisis, Protests

• Federalism, Presidential System, Dependency Theory

Which factor can frustrate citizens in a new democracy according to the text?

• Economic development

• Identity divisions

• Presidential vs. parliamentary system

• Political culture

What is the role of national identity in enhancing prospects for democracy?

• Fosters democracy

• Deepens divisions

• Poses a challenge

• Enhances prospects for democracy

What is the importance of the International Polar System in driving regime transition?

• Imposing democracy through conquest

• Encouraging authoritarianism

• Providing economic support to new democracies

• Distributing power among major players

Which type of elites may prefer another form of non-democracy?

• Reformers

• Radicals

• Moderates

• Hard-liners

What can lead to the breakdown of a non-democracy according to the text?

• Deep social divisions

• Deference to authority

• Economic power being spread out

• National unity