How do modernizing authoritarian regimes justify their existence? Historically, which modernizing authoritarian regime has come closest to actually implementing these claims and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should discuss the fact that, officially, these regimes tend to argue that their existence is necessary in order to promote development. The best example that students can discuss is the case of Brazil under the military regime.
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In what case did the Supreme Court develop the exclusionary rule?
a. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) b. New York Times Co. v.Sullivan(1964) c. Mapp v. Ohio(1961) d. Wolf v. Colorado(1949)
Which of the following is a major concern surrounding current congressional-presidential relations?
a. Presidents are delegating too many constitutional powers to Congress. b. The principle of the separation of powers is eroding in favor of expanded congressional power. c. The principle of the separation of powers is eroding in favor of expanded presidential power. d. Congress is overriding presidential vetoes too easily, effectively ending the Madisonian system of checks and balances. e. Congressional oversight over the bureaucracy is making it impossible for presidents to carry out executive functions.