Question 1

After which year did the most recent &#34;Third Wave&#34; of democratization begin in Latin America?&#10;A) 1935&#10;B) 1950&#10;C) 1970&#10;D) 1985

Accepted Answer

The most recent "Third Wave" of democratization, which affected Latin America, is generally considered to have begun in the mid-1970s, with significant transitions occurring in the 1980s, making 1985 a pivotal year within this context.

Question 2

If you want to specialize in studying Latin America, what subfield of political science would you choose?&#10;A) Transnational studies&#10;B) Comparative politics&#10;C) International relations&#10;D) Foreign relations

Accepted Answer

Comparative politics is the subfield of political science focusing on comparing political systems, institutions, processes, and policies across different countries, which makes it the most relevant for specializing in studying a specific region like Latin America.

Question 3

Which country is part of the &#34;Southern Cone&#34;?&#10;A) Argentina&#10;B) Panama&#10;C) Peru&#10;D) Mexico

Accepted Answer

The "Southern Cone" refers to the southernmost regions of South America, which includes Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and sometimes Brazil and Paraguay. Argentina is the correct choice among the options given.

Question 4

Three of the following are strongly associated with what makes a liberal democracy &#34;liberal&#34;. Which one of the following is the one least associated with a liberal democracy.&#10;A) State assumes responsiblity for minimal standard of living above poverty for its citizens.&#10;B) State respects the boundary between government and civil society.&#10;C) To the extent possible, the state relies on the market rather than government to solve economic problems.&#10;D) Free elections are the most important mechanism for changing governments.

Accepted Answer

Liberal democracy emphasizes individual freedoms, free elections, and the separation of government and civil society. While social welfare can be part of a liberal democracy, it is not a defining characteristic.

Question 5

Maria Lagos, the Director of Latinobarometro, says that 2018 was for Latin America:&#10;A) A great step forward for democracy&#10;B) A year that showed democracy in Latin America could survive difficult economic times&#10;C) An annus horribilis [horrible year] with growing indicatiions of democratic weakness&#10;D) A year when Latin Americans finally broke from American hegemony

Accepted Answer

2018 was described as an "annus horribilis" for Latin America by Maria Lagos, indicating a year marked by significant challenges and growing signs of democratic weakness.

Question 6

What is a &#34;Churchillian&#34; view of democracy?&#10;A) Democracies must have strong militaries to defend their borders from attacks by authoritarian countries.&#10;B) Democracy is the worst system of government, except for all the others.&#10;C) Democracy must protect itself from popular ignorance.&#10;D) Democracy is the best government, if you can keep it.

Accepted Answer

The "Churchillian" view of democracy refers to a famous quote attributed to Winston Churchill, where he stated, "Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time." This encapsulates the idea that while democracy has its flaws, it is considered better than any other form of government that has been attempted.

Question 7

Which of the following countries is often considered not part of Latin American Studies--although some might argue it belongs?&#10;A) Jamaica&#10;B) Brazil&#10;C) Mexico&#10;D) Cuba

Accepted Answer

Jamaica is often considered not part of Latin American Studies because it is primarily an English-speaking country located in the Caribbean. Latin American Studies typically focuses on Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries in the Americas.

Question 8

When someone from Latin America refers to the &#34;Turcos&#34;, who do they most probably mean?&#10;A) People who have immigrated or are descended from immigrants from the Middle East&#10;B) People who hold very strong political views and are intolerant of others&#10;C) Infidels who reject Christianity&#10;D) Guerrilla fighters

Accepted Answer

The term "Turcos" in Latin America commonly refers to people who have immigrated or are descended from immigrants from the Middle East, particularly from the Levantine region. This usage stems from the historical context where many immigrants from the Ottoman Empire were broadly referred to as "Turks," regardless of their actual ethnic or national backgrounds.

Question 9

Which country has no border on the sea?&#10;A) El Salvador&#10;B) Uruguay&#10;C) Bolivia&#10;D) Colombia

Accepted Answer

Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, meaning it has no direct access to the sea.

Deck 1: Introduction