Question 1

A central question for functionalists is how loyalty to the power of the state is created.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to power elite theorists:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is primarily through interest groups that we influence decision-making processes. 
B)  Politics involve negotiation and compromise between competing groups. 
C)  It is inevitable that a small group will rule societies. 
D)  Multiple power centers offer the best chance to maintain democratic forms of government. 
A)  It is primarily through interest groups that we influence decision-making processes. 
B)  Politics involve negotiation and compromise between competing groups. 
C)  It is inevitable that a small group will rule societies. 
D)  Multiple power centers offer the best chance to maintain democratic forms of government. C

Question 3

___________________ is the largest trading nation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany 
B)  United States 
C)  China 
D)  France 
A)  Germany 
B)  United States 
C)  China 
D)  France C

Question 4

According to the American Sociological Association, war is natural and a biological necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In some U.S. states, voters can only vote for candidates in their selected party. In other states, Independents can vote either Republican or Democrat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Conflict theorists argue that war brings a population together behind a cause, resulting in social solidarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Max Weber, governments are given legitimate power when:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are able to oppress all opposition to their rule. 
B)  Other countries recognize their power as legitimate. 
C)  Citizens acknowledge that the government has the right to exercise power over them. 
D)  They coerce the people into submission. 
A)  They are able to oppress all opposition to their rule. 
B)  Other countries recognize their power as legitimate. 
C)  Citizens acknowledge that the government has the right to exercise power over them. 
D)  They coerce the people into submission.

Question 8

According to the text, which of the following is not a typical function of meso-level political institutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining social control 
B)  Serving as an arbiter in state disputes 
C)  Protecting citizens of a state 
D)  Socializing new citizens 
A)  Maintaining social control 
B)  Serving as an arbiter in state disputes 
C)  Protecting citizens of a state 
D)  Socializing new citizens

Question 9

According to the text, the goal of capitalism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Equality 
B)  Profit 
C)  Governmental control 
D)  High-quality products 
A)  Equality 
B)  Profit 
C)  Governmental control 
D)  High-quality products

Question 10

The statement "Power is distributed among various groups so that no one group rules" is most likely to be made by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorist 
B)  Pluralist theorist 
C)  Elite theorist 
D)  Feminist theorist 
A)  Conflict theorist 
B)  Pluralist theorist 
C)  Elite theorist 
D)  Feminist theorist

Question 11

List and briefly discuss the two forms of democratic constitutional government discussed in the text. Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The two forms of democratic constitution

Question 12

Compare and contrast interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on power. Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective on power

Question 13

Who claims that power is "the ability of people or groups to realize their own will in group action even against the resistance of others"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karl Marx 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Émile Durkheim 
D)  Auguste Comte 
A)  Karl Marx 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Émile Durkheim 
D)  Auguste Comte

Question 14

The social philosopher Pareto coined the phrase "iron law of oligarchy."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the results of the Teixeira study as it pertains to presidential elections. Did any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The Teixeira study focused on the changi

Question 16

Which of the following trends is NOT one of the findings of the Teixeira study regarding presidential elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  The gender gap has increased. 
B)  Minority voters increased their share of the voting population from 2008 to 2012. 
C)  Young voters turned out in droves for Democrats. 
D)  Professionals continued their strong support for Republicans 
A)  The gender gap has increased. 
B)  Minority voters increased their share of the voting population from 2008 to 2012. 
C)  Young voters turned out in droves for Democrats. 
D)  Professionals continued their strong support for Republicans

Question 17

Which of the following scenarios best depicts how power operates at the micro level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counties pass laws that regulate how long one's grass can be before imposing a fine. 
B)  Interest groups attempt to influence the political process in a variety of ways. 
C)  Large organizations such as Disney have complex power hierarchies. 
D)  Husbands and wives often argue about the division of labor within the household. 
A)  Counties pass laws that regulate how long one's grass can be before imposing a fine. 
B)  Interest groups attempt to influence the political process in a variety of ways. 
C)  Large organizations such as Disney have complex power hierarchies. 
D)  Husbands and wives often argue about the division of labor within the household.

Question 18

Authoritarian regimes headed by dictators have been rare forms in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Deterrence, in response to terrorism, has limited effectiveness due to the difficulty in locating certain terrorist groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The statement "Power is concentrated in the hands of the elite, and the masses have little power" most closely reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pluralist perspective 
B)  Power elite theory 
C)  Symbolic interaction theory 
D)  Functionalist perspective 
A)  Pluralist perspective 
B)  Power elite theory 
C)  Symbolic interaction theory 
D)  Functionalist perspective

A central question for functionalists is how loyalty to the power of the state is created.

According to power elite theorists:

___________________ is the largest trading nation.

According to the American Sociological Association, war is natural and a biological necessity.

In some U.S. states, voters can only vote for candidates in their selected party. In other states, Independents can vote either Republican or Democrat.

Conflict theorists argue that war brings a population together behind a cause, resulting in social solidarity.

According to Max Weber, governments are given legitimate power when:

According to the text, which of the following is not a typical function of meso-level political institutions?

According to the text, the goal of capitalism is:

The statement "Power is distributed among various groups so that no one group rules" is most likely to be made by a(n):

List and briefly discuss the two forms of democratic constitutional government discussed in the text. Provide an example of each.

Compare and contrast interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on power. Provide an example of each.

Who claims that power is "the ability of people or groups to realize their own will in group action even against the resistance of others"?

The social philosopher Pareto coined the phrase "iron law of oligarchy."

Discuss the results of the Teixeira study as it pertains to presidential elections. Did any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not?

Which of the following trends is NOT one of the findings of the Teixeira study regarding presidential elections?

Which of the following scenarios best depicts how power operates at the micro level?

Authoritarian regimes headed by dictators have been rare forms in the world.

Deterrence, in response to terrorism, has limited effectiveness due to the difficulty in locating certain terrorist groups.

The statement "Power is concentrated in the hands of the elite, and the masses have little power" most closely reflects:

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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Exam 13: Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

A central question for functionalists is how loyalty to the power of the state is created.

According to power elite theorists:

___________________ is the largest trading nation.

According to the American Sociological Association, war is natural and a biological necessity.

In some U.S. states, voters can only vote for candidates in their selected party. In other states, Independents can vote either Republican or Democrat.

Conflict theorists argue that war brings a population together behind a cause, resulting in social solidarity.

According to Max Weber, governments are given legitimate power when:

According to the text, which of the following is not a typical function of meso-level political institutions?

According to the text, the goal of capitalism is:

The statement "Power is distributed among various groups so that no one group rules" is most likely to be made by a(n):

List and briefly discuss the two forms of democratic constitutional government discussed in the text. Provide an example of each.

Compare and contrast interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on power. Provide an example of each.

Who claims that power is "the ability of people or groups to realize their own will in group action even against the resistance of others"?

The social philosopher Pareto coined the phrase "iron law of oligarchy."

Discuss the results of the Teixeira study as it pertains to presidential elections. Did any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not?

Which of the following trends is NOT one of the findings of the Teixeira study regarding presidential elections?

Which of the following scenarios best depicts how power operates at the micro level?

Authoritarian regimes headed by dictators have been rare forms in the world.

Deterrence, in response to terrorism, has limited effectiveness due to the difficulty in locating certain terrorist groups.

The statement "Power is concentrated in the hands of the elite, and the masses have little power" most closely reflects:

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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