Question 1

"Strict environmental laws will discourage global trade agreements." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic
B)   Republican
C)   Green
D)   Libertarian
E)   IndependentF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

"Women are generally excluded from the most important political positions." This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

Accepted Answer

A)   pluralist
B)   power elite
C)   feminist
D)   symbolic interactionist
E)   globalistF) C) and D)
G) B) and C) C

Question 3

A _____ is a formal organization that has the authority to make and enforce laws.

Accepted Answer

A)   bureaucracy
B)   government
C)   political structure
D)   social group
E)   police departmentF) A) and E)
G) B) and D) B

Question 4

Summarize the major arguments of the pluralist,power elite,and patriarchal models.What are their major differences? Are there any similarities? Which model do you find the most persuasive in explaining political power in America? Why?

Accepted Answer

The pluralist model argues that power in...

Question 5

We often hear people say,"If you didn't vote,don't complain." Do you agree or disagree? Consider both attitudes and situational/structural factors in your answer.

Accepted Answer

I believe that the statement "If you did...

Question 6

Political freedom studies examine

Accepted Answer

A)   the number of women in political positions.
B)   the number of men in political positions.
C)   the number of countries that have political rights.
D)   the number of countries that have civil liberties.
E)   the number of women that have civil liberties.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A continuous "checks and balances" system is a key characteristic of which theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)   feminist theory
B)   conflict theory
C)   symbolic interactionism
D)   functionalism
E)   social exchange theoryF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

According to C.Wright Mills,America is not a democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Critics of the ____model contend that wealthy people at the top are not unified in their interests and endorse very different agendas.

Accepted Answer

A)   democratic
B)   pluralist
C)   power elite
D)   patriarchal
E)   totalitarianF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

_____ is a political system in which the state controls the lives of its citizens but generally permits some degree of individual freedom.

Accepted Answer

A)   Democracy
B)   Communism
C)   Socialism
D)   Totalitarianism
E)   AuthoritarianismF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following types of authority is held by an individual with extraordinary personal characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)   judicial authority
B)   administrative authority
C)   charismatic authority
D)   legislative authority
E)   rational-legal authorityF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

In the United States,women are almost twice as likely to vote as men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which one of the following countries does not have a monarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Norway
B)   Japan
C)   France
D)   Belgium
E)   Great BritainF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Distinguish between power and authority and describe the three major types of authority.Do Weber's ideal types of authority describe reality?

Accepted Answer

Power and authority are often used inter...

Question 15

_____,the oldest type of authoritarian regime,is a political system that allocates power solely on the basis of heredity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Monarchy
B)   Communism
C)   Socialism
D)   Totalitarianism
E)   AuthoritarianismF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

"The government should promote clean environmental policies." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic
B)   Republican
C)   Green
D)   Libertarian
E)   IndependentF) D) and E)
G) B) and E) A

Question 17

The text states that one of the best examples of political power is _____,or government funds,appointments,or benefits that government officials legislate to gain favor with their constituents.

Accepted Answer

A)   engagements
B)   allots
C)   earmarks
D)   paybacks
E)   profitsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Consider the authorities at your school (i.e.,professors,advisors,administration).For any three authorities,identify which type of authority they exemplify any why.

Accepted Answer

The authorities at my school can be cate...

Question 19

_____,the opposite of democracy,is a political system where the government controls every aspect of people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dictatorship
B)   Tyranny
C)   Autocracy
D)   Totalitarianism
E)   DiscriminationF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a person with charismatic authority?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hitler
B)   Presidents
C)   Judges
D)   Police
E)   Members of CongressF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 11: Government And Politics

"Strict environmental laws will discourage global trade agreements." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

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"Women are generally excluded from the most important political positions." This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

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A _____ is a formal organization that has the authority to make and enforce laws.

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Summarize the major arguments of the pluralist,power elite,and patriarchal models.What are their major differences? Are there any similarities? Which model do you find the most persuasive in explaining political power in America? Why?

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We often hear people say,"If you didn't vote,don't complain." Do you agree or disagree? Consider both attitudes and situational/structural factors in your answer.

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Political freedom studies examine

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A continuous "checks and balances" system is a key characteristic of which theoretical perspective?

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According to C.Wright Mills,America is not a democracy.

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Critics of the ____model contend that wealthy people at the top are not unified in their interests and endorse very different agendas.

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_____ is a political system in which the state controls the lives of its citizens but generally permits some degree of individual freedom.

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Which of the following types of authority is held by an individual with extraordinary personal characteristics?

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In the United States,women are almost twice as likely to vote as men.

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Which one of the following countries does not have a monarchy?

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Distinguish between power and authority and describe the three major types of authority.Do Weber's ideal types of authority describe reality?

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_____,the oldest type of authoritarian regime,is a political system that allocates power solely on the basis of heredity.

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"The government should promote clean environmental policies." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

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The text states that one of the best examples of political power is _____,or government funds,appointments,or benefits that government officials legislate to gain favor with their constituents.

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Consider the authorities at your school (i.e.,professors,advisors,administration).For any three authorities,identify which type of authority they exemplify any why.

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_____,the opposite of democracy,is a political system where the government controls every aspect of people's lives.

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Which of the following is an example of a person with charismatic authority?

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