How is/are Comparative Politics and International Politics as presented per the authors?  The chapter discusses the role of the state/states, economic systems, the influence of culture, and the concept of democracy in the contemporary world stage

1) How is/are Comparative Politics and International Politics as presented per the authors?  The chapter discusses the role of the state/states, economic systems, the influence of culture, and the concept of democracy in the contemporary world stage.  How are these areas covered?  Is democracy good applicable everywhere as a workable blue print?  Please make sure to provide examples where appropriate as it measures your general understanding of the chapter.

2) Describe the various types of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships that have been noticeable around the world besides just Hitler and Mussolini.  How do the authors cover these systems and the problems of their doctrine such as the Selectorate Theory including Mapping and Typology?  Please make sure to provide examples where appropriate.

3)  Like it or not every citizen is directly linked with Economic and Cultural Determinants within their own democratic or non-democratic along with the theory of the term Modernization.  Does culture or identity play any role in politics and can governments play ‘culture and identity scenarios’ and how can an educated v. low informed society be impacted by this theory?  You can use current scenarios here in the U.S., Europe in general, or Latin America.  You are  not limited to these areas.