Why do dictatorships generally tolerate the presence of political parties?
a. Dictators require political parties to organize and run government.
b. Elites will always form political parties to gain partisan advantage.
c. Dictators need political parties to generate ideas for laws in society.
d. Dictators use political parties to provide the illusion of a more democratic government.
How is the United States able to loudly proclaim its democratic values in the face of its history of low voter turnout?
a. Voter turnout is the most crucial aspect of democratic culture, but surveys measuring
American voter turnouts have historically been inaccurate.
b. Voter turnout is not an inherently crucial aspect of democratic culture.
c. American citizens generally see democracy more as a virtue to be exported abroad rather than practiced at home.
d. A majority of American voters believe it is more patriotic to stay home rather than vote due to their belief in smaller government.
According to Lenin, imperialist countries build colonial empires to __________.
a. exploit people and resources
b. demonstrate the efficiency of capitalism
c. spread liberty and prosperity around the world
d. encourage socialist revolution against oppressive regimes
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