Chapter 10 Essay Questions

 Chapter 10

  1. What are the basic points of disagreement between Linz and Mainwaring and Shugart in the debate over presidentialism and parliamentarism? On what points do they agree? What does this debate tell you about how the cases you select might affect the answers you get? Which position do you find most convincing and why?
  1. In the text, we identify three main types of “powers” held by executives (formal, informal, and partisan powers). Describe and explain each type of power, and how they relate to each other. Is any one of these types of powers most influential in politics?
  1. What are the major issues involved in case selection, and how should case selection be approached? What are the basic features of good cases in comparative politics? How many cases does one need to begin testing a hypothesis?
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