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This document contains 4 questions about political systems and economies. Question 1 asks about the differences between democracies and dictatorships and whether dictatorship is synonymous with nondemocracy. Question 2 asks about the conditions needed for effective functioning of different party systems. Question 3 asks for examples of how states directly control production, regulate economic actors, and extract resources. Question 4 asks to compare two ideal political economies in terms of control, production, value, distribution, and the state's role.

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1- Contrast the defining characteristics of democracy with those
of dictatorships, giving examples. In addition, discuss whether
"dictatorship” is synonymous with "nondemocracy”.
2- Analyze the conditions that might be most important for the
effective functioning of each of the major types of political
party systems. In particular, specify what characteristics (e.g.,
geographic, social, economic, ideological, and so on) of a
country and its political system might be associated most
positively with each form of party system, and why?
3- Give two significant examples which illustrate each of the
following ways in which the state affects the political economy
of the United States (or another actual/hypothetical country)
and explain why such intervention is attempted:
a. asserting direct control over factors of production
b. regulating the behavior of economic actors
c. extracting resources from economic actors
4- Compare the two ideal-type political economies in terms of
control of factors of production, production decisions,
determination of value, distribution decisions, and the role of
the state.

Political and economic systems are closely intertwined, as they influence and shape each other. The political system establishes the legal and regulatory framework that governs economic activities, while the economic system, in turn, affects the distribution of wealth and power within a society. The relationship between these systems can vary significantly across different countries and regions, reflecting the unique historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts. Some common types of political and economic systems include: Democracy and Capitalism: This system combines democratic political institutions, where citizens have political rights and participate in decision making, with a capitalist economic system characterized by private ownership of resources and free market competition. Authoritarianism and State Capitalism: In this system, political power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals or a single party, while the government exerts significant control over the economy, including state ownership of key industries and strategic economic planning. Socialism: Socialism aims to create an egalitarian society by advocating for collective ownership and control of resources, with the state playing a prominent role in economic planning and redistribution of wealth.

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