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This study guide covers political and social cleavages, including definitions of cleavages, coinciding cleavages, and cross-cutting cleavages. It examines the impact of cleavages on political behavior, stability, and government responses, focusing on examples from core countries (UK, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, China, Iran). The guide also provides practice multiple-choice and free-response questions related to these concepts and offers exam tips.
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What is a political or social cleavage? 🤔
A system of government with checks and balances
Internal divisions within a society based on factors like class, ethnicity, religion, or territory
A peaceful agreement between different political parties
The process of electing a president