Class 11 - Liberalism

Question 1

Sources of Thought on Democratic Regime Behaviour

Answer 1

1) Liberal Imperialism

2) Liberal Internationalism: Kant. “Pacific Union.”

Question 2

Liberal Internationalism: Kant. “Pacific Union.” Contains three definite articles:

Answer 2

(1) States have a repblication constitution: moral autonomy, individualism, social order.

(2) Republics create pacific union,

(3) Cosmopolitan law: laws apply to locals and foreign (permits commerce)

Question 3

Democracies are states with a liberal ideology, includes

Answer 3

free speech

regular competitive elections

almost universal suffrage

have had at least one democratic change of government

Question 4

Robert Dahl’s Polyarchy (democracy)

Answer 4

(1) freedom to form and join organizations

(2) freedom of expression

(3) right to vote

(4) eligibility for public office

(5) right of political leaders to compete for support (and votes)

(6) alternative sources of information (media)

(7) free and fair elections

(8) institutions for making government policies depend on votes and other expressions of preference

Question 5

Joseph Shumpeter defines liberal as:

Answer 5

(1) freedom

(2) political participation

(3) private property

(4) equality of opportunity

Question 6

3 explanations for democratic peace

Answer 6

(1) Normative (social norms) cause

(2) Structural

(3) Organizational

Question 7

(Fearon) Audience Cost:

Answer 7

the cost to a democratic political leader of changing a public commitment.

Question 8

Alternative Explanations for DPT

Answer 8

(1) Transnational organizations make peace

(2) Distance prevents war

(3) Alliances make peace

(4) Wealth makes peace

(5) Political stability makes peace

(6) Common culture causes both peace and democracy