To understand the unique characteristics of individual political systems.

To identify similarities and differences between political systems.

To develop theories that explain political phenomena.

To evaluate the effectiveness of different political systems.

Case studies

Statistical analysis

Historical analysis

Experimental research

The shared beliefs, values, and norms that shape political behavior in a society.

The formal institutions and structures of government.

The distribution of power and authority within a political system.

The policies and programs implemented by a government.

An analysis of the factors that contribute to economic growth in different countries.

A study of the impact of social media on political participation in a single country.

A comparison of the electoral systems used in different democracies.

A survey of public opinion on a specific policy issue in a single country.

It helps us understand the diversity of political systems and institutions around the world.

It allows us to identify the factors that contribute to political stability and instability.

It enables us to develop theories that explain political phenomena across different contexts.

All of the above.

Institutionalism

Rational choice theory

Culturalism

Marxism

The idea that historical events and decisions shape the future development of political systems.

The tendency for political systems to resist change and maintain their existing structures and institutions.

The process by which political institutions and policies become entrenched and difficult to alter.

All of the above.

The presidency

The legislature

The judiciary

All of the above.

The process by which countries transition from traditional to modern political systems.

The improvement of political institutions and processes over time.

The expansion of political participation and rights.

All of the above.

The difficulty of obtaining reliable data across different countries.

The problem of conceptual equivalence in comparing political concepts across cultures.

The challenge of controlling for confounding factors when comparing political systems.

All of the above.

The tendency for political institutions to become similar over time due to pressures for conformity.

The process by which political institutions adapt to changing circumstances and environments.

The resistance of political institutions to change and their persistence over time.

None of the above.

Elections

Policy-making

Interest group activity

All of the above.

The study of the relationship between politics and economics.

The analysis of how economic factors influence political outcomes.

The examination of how political decisions affect economic outcomes.

All of the above.

Comparative democratization

Comparative authoritarianism

Comparative political economy

All of the above.

The divisions within a society based on social, economic, or cultural differences.

The conflicts between different political parties or groups.

The disagreements over specific policy issues.

None of the above.