Key Concepts in Comparative Politics: Exam Prep Guide
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Howard University**We aren't endorsed by this school
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POLS 3
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Political Science
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Dec 10, 2024
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Introduction to Comparative Politics (POLS 003-03)Howard University (Spring 2024) Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:10 to 6:30 pmProfessor: Dr. J. Babatunde Ojo Email: Babatunde.Ojo@howard.eduFINAL EXAM Thursday 4/25/24 1.)Pick and Define 5out these 8 key terms:a.)Political Violence. b.) Bourgeoisie. c.) Political Economy. d.) Religious Pluralisme.) Free ride {as in collective Action} f.) Gender Quota laws. g.) Insurgency. h.) Terrorism2.)a.) From the perspective of colonial tactics and their impacts on the locals, distinguish between Settlement colonies and Extractive colonies.b.)Differentiate between IGOs (International Governmental Organizations) and INGOs (International Nongovernmental Organizations)? Give 2examples of each.c.)Contrast between Primordialism and Constructivism approaches to understanding the politicization of identity?d.)Does a Muslim religious culture necessarily offer little support for democracy?e.) What is the difference between private and public goods? Give 2examples of each.3.) a.) What are the 3key elements of globalization? Explain each one of them.b.)Identify 4approaches for resolving Collective Action problems?c.)How has women’s participation in politics changed gender-related policies?d.)Explain how globalization homogenize world cultures but still offers opportunities for local cultures to flourish?e.)When do insurgence resorts to terrorism?4.)Long Essay Question:Pick only oneout of these 5questions below and answer the question(s) in detail.a.)What is the connection between economic modernization, secularization, and democratization?b.)Describe the different ways we might discuss the idea of gender, first as a category and then as a process?c.)Individuals and organizations mobilize people based on their interest, and identities or both to strengthen and defend their own interests, preferences, and values. Define, distinguish, and compare these (most common) forms of collective political mobilizations: social movements, interest groups, and political parties?d.)Compare and contrast the causes of these types of political violence: civil war, revolution, terrorism, and genocide?e.)i.) Which factor best promotes economic development regarding thedegrees of government intervention: Free market or Interventionist state?ii.) How do colonial legacies impact the paths to economic development?
