Discuss the below:
1. Describe an absolute monarchy with an example.
2. What is universal suffrage? Why must participation in the electoral process be unforced?
3. Describe how the European Union (EU) has contributed to push for democracy during the Third Wave.
4. Describe the three waves of democratization which were followed by reverse waves of regime changes.
5. Explain the concepts of state of nature and social contract.
6. What are the arguments against the implementation of judicial review?
7. How is power dispersed within the legislature in a parliamentary system? Explain with an example.
8. How do the short-term causes and domestic and international causes of regime change differ?
9. How did Madison try to maintain balance between limited and effective government?
10. What are the distinct characteristics that differentiate totalitarian ideologies from other political beliefs?
11. What are the features associated with the modern state.
12. Discuss some of the challenges confronting comparative politics research.
13. What are illiberal democracies? Explain.
14. What are the two ways through which economic change leads to political change? Discuss.
15. How is communism different from fascism?
16. What is plurality rule? How does plurality rule discriminate against minorities?
17. What are the consequences of late state formation?
18. What are the key principles that define non-democratic governments?
19. What is a military coup? Explain.
20. How does federalism, in theory, address marginalization of minority groups? Explain with examples.
21. Briefly explain how the balance between limited and effective governance is affected by the frequency of elections.
22. What are the disadvantages of using the qualitative research method in comparative politics?
23. What are the main characteristics that help to distinguish types of non-democratic regimes?
24. Write a note on the importance of having a free press in a democracy.
25. What are the differences between a state and a government?