Comparative Political Conflict

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of political conflict?

  1. Ethnic conflict

  2. Religious conflict

  3. Ideological conflict

  4. Economic conflict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic conflict is not typically considered a type of political conflict, as it is more often seen as a social or economic issue.

What is the term for a political conflict that is based on differences in ethnicity or race?

  1. Ethnic conflict

  2. Religious conflict

  3. Ideological conflict

  4. Class conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethnic conflict is a type of political conflict that is based on differences in ethnicity or race.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of religious conflict?

  1. Differences in religious beliefs

  2. Competition for resources

  3. Political power struggles

  4. Economic inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality is not typically considered a cause of religious conflict, as it is more often seen as a social or economic issue.

What is the term for a political conflict that is based on differences in ideology or political beliefs?

  1. Ethnic conflict

  2. Religious conflict

  3. Ideological conflict

  4. Class conflict


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ideological conflict is a type of political conflict that is based on differences in ideology or political beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of class conflict?

  1. Differences in wealth and income

  2. Differences in social status

  3. Differences in political power

  4. Differences in religious beliefs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differences in religious beliefs is not typically considered a cause of class conflict, as it is more often seen as a cause of religious conflict.

What is the term for a political conflict that is based on differences in social status or economic class?

  1. Ethnic conflict

  2. Religious conflict

  3. Ideological conflict

  4. Class conflict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Class conflict is a type of political conflict that is based on differences in social status or economic class.

Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of political conflict?

  1. Violence

  2. Instability

  3. Economic decline

  4. Social progress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social progress is not typically considered a consequence of political conflict, as it is more often seen as a result of peaceful cooperation and negotiation.

What is the term for the use of violence or force to achieve political goals?

  1. Political violence

  2. Terrorism

  3. Insurgency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political violence, terrorism, and insurgency are all terms used to describe the use of violence or force to achieve political goals.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of resolving political conflict?

  1. Negotiation

  2. Mediation

  3. Arbitration

  4. Violence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Violence is not typically considered a method of resolving political conflict, as it is more often seen as a cause of conflict.

What is the term for the process of bringing together parties to a conflict to negotiate a settlement?

  1. Negotiation

  2. Mediation

  3. Arbitration

  4. Conciliation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Negotiation is the process of bringing together parties to a conflict to negotiate a settlement.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mediation?

  1. Third-party mediation

  2. Peer mediation

  3. Community mediation

  4. International mediation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peer mediation is not typically considered a type of mediation, as it is more often seen as a form of conflict resolution that is conducted by peers.

What is the term for the process of submitting a dispute to a neutral third party for a binding decision?

  1. Negotiation

  2. Mediation

  3. Arbitration

  4. Conciliation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arbitration is the process of submitting a dispute to a neutral third party for a binding decision.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of arbitration?

  1. Commercial arbitration

  2. International arbitration

  3. Labor arbitration

  4. Environmental arbitration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental arbitration is not typically considered a type of arbitration, as it is more often seen as a form of dispute resolution that is specific to environmental disputes.

What is the term for the process of bringing together parties to a conflict to facilitate communication and understanding?

  1. Negotiation

  2. Mediation

  3. Arbitration

  4. Conciliation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conciliation is the process of bringing together parties to a conflict to facilitate communication and understanding.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of conciliation?

  1. Community conciliation

  2. Family conciliation

  3. Labor conciliation

  4. International conciliation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International conciliation is not typically considered a type of conciliation, as it is more often seen as a form of dispute resolution that is specific to international disputes.

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