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. Institutions can be understood as ...

regular patterns of behaviour that provide predictability and stability in social life. correct incorrect

both formal and informal in nature. correct incorrect

resources, as well as constraints. correct incorrect

all of the above. correct incorrect

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. Most significant political events are caused by ...

institutional factors alone. correct incorrect

individual politicians. correct incorrect

political groupings. correct incorrect

the interaction of several different factors. correct incorrect

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. When did the modern European state begin to emerge?

Between 1600 and 1800. correct incorrect

In Classical Rome. correct incorrect

In Ancient Greece. correct incorrect

After World War II. correct incorrect

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. A key factor in the rise of the modern state was ...

war. correct incorrect

the need for governments to raise revenue for various purposes. correct incorrect

the creation of a professionalized bureaucracy. correct incorrect

all of the above. correct incorrect

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. In public administration, what does the term 'Weberian' denote?

A bureaucracy composed of the ruler's friends. correct incorrect

An inefficient bureaucracy. correct incorrect

A rule-based bureaucracy based on promotion through merit. correct incorrect

A corrupt bureaucracy. correct incorrect

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. Where was a formal separation of powers within government first introduced?

Britain. correct incorrect

Revolutionary France. correct incorrect

Japan. correct incorrect

America. correct incorrect

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. The Treaty of Westphalia was ...

the document which ended the Hundred Years' War. correct incorrect

a key landmark in the development of the Western state. correct incorrect

the agreement which established the European Union (EU). correct incorrect

all of the above. correct incorrect

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. Typically, outside Europe ...

the nation has created the state. correct incorrect

the boundaries of the state follow tribal lines. correct incorrect

the state has tended to generate a sense of nationhood. correct incorrect

the legacy of colonial rule has quickly faded away. correct incorrect

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. What is a 'patrimonial' state?

A state in which men monopolize power. correct incorrect

A state in which key political actors exploit the system in order to enrich themselves and their allies. correct incorrect

A state in which the ruler is seen as the father of his people. correct incorrect

A state in which all forms of patronage are outlawed. correct incorrect

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. Which of these factors is not very significant when considering the strength of a state?

Clever politicians. correct incorrect

Economic prosperity. correct incorrect

A strong military. correct incorrect

Widespread consent from the public. correct incorrect