Which of the Following Would Be the Best Characterization of Historical-Institutional

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best characterization of historical-institutional accounts of regime types?

• A) Coalitions of actors at different historical moments may help account for the persistence or collapse of regime types.
• B) Political history is largely characterized by institutions that have become more democratic and less authoritarian over time.
• C) The institutions that most affect history are comprised of political elites who act rationally when faced with challenges by the masses.
• D) History is written by the winners, and therefore is largely for the institutionalized.

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