Exam 15: Politics

Sociologist Nicholas Timasheff suggests that social causes of war are can be traced to societies that have a cultural tradition of war combined with an antagonistic situation involving incompatible objectives.

Thomas Jefferson observed that "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing....The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Whereas the United States has never had an armed revolution, was Jefferson incorrect about his observation during that time period?

How has the cost of war changed?

In the 2004, presidential election, women appeared to favor voting for John Kerry while men voted for George W. Bush. What is this phenomenon called?

Why was it possible for a peaceful transfer of power to take place in South Africa when President de Klerk (a powerful white South African) was replaced by Nelson Mandela (a black South African)?

What is the key factor in a representative democracy?

Explain why the transfer of authority is crucial for the social stability of the state. Provide examples of how power is transferred in states based on the three types of authority.

What are the similarities and differences between monarchies, dictatorships, oligarchies, and totalitarian regimes?

The United States first began as city-states.

The Democrats and Republicans are classified as noncentrist parties because their political views diametrically oppose each other.

NAFTA is to North America as ASEAN is to ________.

What is the specific gift the U.S. gave to the world that addressed a person's rights based by birth and residence?

Which sociologist is credited with describing violence as "the ultimate foundation of any political order?"

The exercise of power over large groups, such as by governments, is called ________.

According to your author, during WWII the brutal and infamous events of the Japanese invasion were a clear demonstration of __________.

What is the origin of the word democracy?

According to the functionalist perspective, what keeps the government of the United States from turning against its citizens?

What is the purpose of a revolution?

The inclination to wage war is a universal characteristic common to all human societies.

Why do rational-legal and traditional authorities take careful precautions in opposing charismatic leaders?