Differences in Political Systems Political systems, the systems of government in nations, differ from country to country. It is important to understand the nature of different political systems and develop an awareness of and appreciation for the significance of national differences. Political systems are assessed according to two dimensions. The first is the degree to which they emphasize collectivism as opposed to individualism. The second is the degree to which they are democratic or totalitarian. These dimensions are interrelated and may share certain characteristics.

What will be an ideal response?

Right-wing totalitarianism - Germany in 1930s

Tribal Totalitarianism - Kenya

Psudo Democracy - Russia

Communist Totalitarianism - China

Representative Democracy - United States

Theocratic Totalitarianism - Saudi Arabia

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Americans ______.

a. are much more likely to belong to interest groups than are citizens of other nations b. are much less likely to belong to interest groups than are citizens of other nations c. don’t have any choices when it comes to joining an interest group d. are willing to join groups that are not involved in politics, but they shy away from groups that engage in political activity e. prefer to belong to political groups rather than other groups

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Which of the following argued that because population grows geometrically and agricultural output increases arithmetically famines would be frequent?

a. Thomas Malthus b. Paul Ehrlich c. Garrett Hardin d. Hugo Chavez

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