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Chapter 11
1. Some would argue that corporatist modes of interest mediation might have an affinity with authoritarian politics, though few political scientists would say that one is necessarily and always linked to the other. Why might corporatism and authoritarianism go together? Is there some reason why authoritarian regimes might prefer corporatist modes of interest mediation? How about the leaders of various corporate groups and authoritarian governance?
2. What are the major differences between a political party and an interest group? Under what conditions might a group form a party? Under what conditions might it make more sense to become or remain an interest group?
3. Are dominant party systems necessarily authoritarian? Why or why not? As you respond, think about the cases of Mexico and Japan as possible examples.