Comparative Politics (POLS 210) Regimes, Institutions, and Participation Exam Review
University of Toronto
Comparative Politics (POLS 210) | Exam Review

Overview
A review of regime types, electoral systems, institutions, state capacity, and political participation across countries.

Key topics
•regime comparison
•electoral systems
•state capacity
•participation patterns

Suggested study tasks
•compare proportional and majoritarian incentives
•explain one case of democratic backsliding
•connect institutions to policy outcomes

Common pitfalls
•using single-country facts without comparison
•confusing state strength with regime type