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How much have you learned about the world's newest democracies?

The questions below address this lesson's objectives and therefore provide a chance for you to determine if you're ready to tackle the formal assessments for this lesson, starting with the lesson quiz. If you do not understand why each question's correct answer is correct, review that section of the lesson before proceeding to the lesson quiz.

What is true about economic recovery as a foreign policy concern?

  1. The United States and China are in deep recession, while other markets have recovered.
  2. The entire global market, including the United States and China, are in full recovery.
  3. The entire global market, including the United States and China, are on the brink of failure.
  4. The United States and China have been in recovery since 2014, but other nations are still struggling.

In the years since the 2008 recession, many nations have seen significant recovery, but many nations that were on the edge are still struggling. The United States and China saw solid growth between 2008 and 2014, but the failure to regroup economically will cause other nations to adjust their foreign policy to protect economic interests.

In the years since the 2008 recession, many nations have seen significant recovery, but many nations that were on the edge are still struggling. The United States and China saw solid growth between 2008 and 2014, but the failure to regroup economically will cause other nations to adjust their foreign policy to protect economic interests.

In the years since the 2008 recession, many nations have seen significant recovery, but many nations that were on the edge are still struggling. The United States and China saw solid growth between 2008 and 2014, but the failure to regroup economically will cause other nations to adjust their foreign policy to protect economic interests.

In the years since the 2008 recession, many nations have seen significant recovery, but many nations that were on the edge are still struggling. The United States and China saw solid growth between 2008 and 2014, but the failure to regroup economically will cause other nations to adjust their foreign policy to protect economic interests.

Which African nation appears to be the most stable and democratic?

  1. Botswana
  2. Kenya
  3. Central African Republic
  4. Lesotho

From its very beginning as a nation, Botswana looked to the West to model its government and has maintained a general level of freedom the passes most other African nations.

From its very beginning as a nation, Botswana looked to the West to model its government and has maintained a general level of freedom the passes most other African nations.

From its very beginning as a nation, Botswana looked to the West to model its government and has maintained a general level of freedom the passes most other African nations.

From its very beginning as a nation, Botswana looked to the West to model its government and has maintained a general level of freedom the passes most other African nations.

Which Asian nation appears to be the most stable and democratic?

  1. India
  2. Japan
  3. Taiwan
  4. Philippines

Of the three nations discussed in the lesson, Taiwan tends to be the most stable and democratic. The irony of this is that Taiwan considers itself the true Republic of China and is opposite in every way from the mainland. Japan is facing a population fall that may destroy stability, and India is very poor and facing internal rebellions.

Of the three nations discussed in the lesson, Taiwan tends to be the most stable and democratic. The irony of this is that Taiwan considers itself the true Republic of China and is opposite in every way from the mainland. Japan is facing a population fall that may destroy stability, and India is very poor and facing internal rebellions.

Of the three nations discussed in the lesson, Taiwan tends to be the most stable and democratic. The irony of this is that Taiwan considers itself the true Republic of China and is opposite in every way from the mainland. Japan is facing a population fall that may destroy stability, and India is very poor and facing internal rebellions.

Of the three nations discussed in the lesson, Taiwan tends to be the most stable and democratic. The irony of this is that Taiwan considers itself the true Republic of China and is opposite in every way from the mainland. Japan is facing a population fall that may destroy stability, and India is very poor and facing internal rebellions.

Which Latin American nation appears to be the most stable and democratic?

  1. Costa Rica
  2. Argentina
  3. Venezuela
  4. Chile

Costa Rica was once one of the poorest nations in Latin America, and for this reason, it had a rather independent start. It was largely left alone by the U.S. and other interested foreign powers. Despite a couple of bloody periods in its past, the nation is now the most stable in Central America, even to the point of abolishing its military.

Costa Rica was once one of the poorest nations in Latin America, and for this reason, it had a rather independent start. It was largely left alone by the U.S. and other interested foreign powers. Despite a couple of bloody periods in its past, the nation is now the most stable in Central America, even to the point of abolishing its military.

Costa Rica was once one of the poorest nations in Latin America, and for this reason, it had a rather independent start. It was largely left alone by the U.S. and other interested foreign powers. Despite a couple of bloody periods in its past, the nation is now the most stable in Central America, even to the point of abolishing its military.

Costa Rica was once one of the poorest nations in Latin America, and for this reason, it had a rather independent start. It was largely left alone by the U.S. and other interested foreign powers. Despite a couple of bloody periods in its past, the nation is now the most stable in Central America, even to the point of abolishing its military.

Based on this lesson's criteria for evaluating emerging democracies, which term best describes Venezuela?

  1. a full democracy
  2. a flawed democracy
  3. a hybrid regime
  4. an authoritarian regime

Venezuela’s record of voter suppression, abuse of power, and dismissal of the duly elected National Assembly make the nation one of the worst offenders of democracy in the region. However, it can be considered a hybrid regime due to the high interest and love of democracy in the Venezuelan people.

Venezuela’s record of voter suppression, abuse of power, and dismissal of the duly elected National Assembly make the nation one of the worst offenders of democracy in the region. However, it can be considered a hybrid regime due to the high interest and love of democracy in the Venezuelan people.

Venezuela’s record of voter suppression, abuse of power, and dismissal of the duly elected National Assembly make the nation one of the worst offenders of democracy in the region. However, it can be considered a hybrid regime due to the high interest and love of democracy in the Venezuelan people.

Venezuela’s record of voter suppression, abuse of power, and dismissal of the duly elected National Assembly make the nation one of the worst offenders of democracy in the region. However, it can be considered a hybrid regime due to the high interest and love of democracy in the Venezuelan people.

Which statement describes a positive impact of the policy of nation building?

  1. Rebuilt nations tend to revert to previous systems.
  2. Alliances can be formed between builders and rebuilt nations.
  3. Rebuilding a nation can cause cultures to dislike the builder.
  4. Rebuilding can be very costly.

Rebuilding a nation can have many negatives, such as expense, reaction, and risk of failure. However, if done properly, it can be a positive, leading to alliances, regional stability, and the growth of democracy.

Rebuilding a nation can have many negatives, such as expense, reaction, and risk of failure. However, if done properly, it can be a positive, leading to alliances, regional stability, and the growth of democracy.

Rebuilding a nation can have many negatives, such as expense, reaction, and risk of failure. However, if done properly, it can be a positive, leading to alliances, regional stability, and the growth of democracy.

Rebuilding a nation can have many negatives, such as expense, reaction, and risk of failure. However, if done properly, it can be a positive, leading to alliances, regional stability, and the growth of democracy.

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