Chapter 1

Question 1

argument

Answer 1

the placement of evidence in logical form in support of a position or claim

Question 2

Comparative politics

Answer 2

the subfield of political science that aims to analyze multiple cases using the comparative method

Question 3

why are some countries democratic and others not ?

Answer 3

historical context, culture, economic development, international influence.

Question 4

Why are some countries economically wealthy and other not ?

Answer 4

natural resources, human capital, infrastructure, governance, trade policies.

Question 5

Why do countries have different institutions and forms of government?

Answer 5

historical development, cultural values, external influences, power dynamics

Question 6

How has globalization affected North American economies?

Answer 6

increased trade, outsourcing, inflow of foreign investment, cultural exchange, economic interdependence

Question 7

Which political systems better represent the interests of indigenous people?

Answer 7

decentralized governance, power-sharing arrangements, recognition of cultural rights, affirmative action policies

Question 8

Why do some social revolutions succeed and endure while others fail?

Answer 8

leadership, popular support, military loyalty, socio-economic conditions, external influences

Question 9

Why do some countries develop a strong sense of statehood and nationhood while others do not?

Answer 9

historical development, ethnic or cultural homogeneity, shared values, external threats or influences

Question 10

Why is there a problem of women’s representation in most political systems?

Answer 10

cultural and societal norms, gender stereotypes, lack of opportunities, institutional barriers, political party dynamics

Question 11

Why do countries go to war?

Answer 11

territorial disputes, resources, ideological differences, power struggles, security concerns

Question 12

How are social media changing the nature of campaigns and elections in democratic states?

Answer 12

increased access to information, targeted messaging, citizen engagement, spread of disinformation, privacy concerns

Question 13

Empirical

Answer 13

Drawn from observations of the world

Question 14

Normative

Answer 14

concerned with specifying which sort of practice or institution is morally or ethically justified

Question 15

Concepts

Answer 15

abstract ideas that we usually attempt to define as we ask and answer our questions

Question 16

conceptualization

Answer 16

the deliberate process through which we create and select social scientific concepts