What types of states are most likely to become
1. (TCO 2) What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what authoritarian states have been most likely to democratize?
Under what circumstances does this democratization occur and why? Based on previous findings, describe one country you think is likely to democratize in the near
future.
2.(TCO 3) Compare and contrast interest groups and political parties. In your response, be sure to provide examples their similarities and differences. In addition,
please assess what advantages interest groups offer that political parties don’t and then what advantages d political parties offer that interest groups don’t.
3.(TCO 6) Socialism has evolved over the centuries from Karl Marx’s original purposed theories. The first change took place with Leninism, and now many liberal
societies incorporate a mild form of socialism referred to as social democracy. Your analysis should include a comparison of these forms of government and explain how
and why socialism split into these several varieties.
4.(TCO 8) The United Nations is an international organization that promotes the idea of using diplomacy as a means of preventing war. Investigate the role of diplomacy
in maintaining peace between nations. What actions might a diplomat take to encourage peace? What are some factors that may cause diplomacy to fail? Please be sure to
provide specific examples in your response.
