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


A) Democratic
B) Republican
C) Green
D) Libertarian
E) Independent

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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


A) pluralist
B) power elite
C) feminist
D) symbolic interactionist
E) globalist

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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


A) bureaucracy
B) government
C) political structure
D) social group
E) police department

F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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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


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)

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


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

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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

A) True
B) False

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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.


A) democratic
B) pluralist
C) power elite
D) patriarchal
E) totalitarian

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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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.


A) Democracy
B) Communism
C) Socialism
D) Totalitarianism
E) Authoritarianism

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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


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

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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

A) True
B) False

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


A) Norway
B) Japan
C) France
D) Belgium
E) Great Britain

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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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.


A) Monarchy
B) Communism
C) Socialism
D) Totalitarianism
E) Authoritarianism

F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

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


A) Democratic
B) Republican
C) Green
D) Libertarian
E) Independent

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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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.


A) engagements
B) allots
C) earmarks
D) paybacks
E) profits

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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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.


A) Dictatorship
B) Tyranny
C) Autocracy
D) Totalitarianism
E) Discrimination

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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


A) Hitler
B) Presidents
C) Judges
D) Police
E) Members of Congress

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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