The Arab Spring protests were sparked by the:

The Arab Spring protests were sparked by the:
 
  a. election of Barack Obama
  b. drawdown of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
  c. protest of a Tunisian street vendor
  d. attacks on 9/11

Question 2

The Arab Spring protests have centered on all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. government corruption.
  b. lack of democratic freedoms.
  c. income inequality.
  d. religious intolerance.

Question 3

In a democratic contest, competing groups are most likely to abide by rules and decisions when:
 
  a. they are coerced.
  b. they fear reprisals for noncompliance.
  c. they share basic values and interests.
  d. the society is small and completely homogeneous.

Question 4

A(n) __________ is a political system that provides regular opportunities for a change in leadership according to the will of the majority.
 
  a. state
  b. authoritarian system
  c. democracy
  d. republic

Question 5

Which of the following is typical of societies with democracy?
 
  a. A lack of competing interest groups
  b. A homogeneous society
  c. A history of monarchy
  d. A large and relatively affluent middle class

Question 6

A government such as that of Afghanistan under the Taliban or Cuba under Castro is best characterized as:
 
  a. authoritarian.
  b. democratic.
  c. fascist.
  d. charismatic.