Question 1

Totalitarianism is a form of

Accepted Answer

A) oligarchy. 
B) dictatorship. 
C) monarchy. 
D) representative democracy. 
A) oligarchy. 
B) dictatorship. 
C) monarchy. 
D) representative democracy.

Question 2

Which sociological perspective would be likely to suggest that in the changing face of the workforce,workers will find themselves supervising and being supervised by people very different from themselves?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) labeling perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) labeling perspective

Question 3

Discuss the three ways sociologists are interested in the concept of war.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists are interested in the conce

Question 4

Before 1971,you had to be twenty-one in order to vote in a political election in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Capitalism is an economic system in which

Accepted Answer

A) the means of production are largely in private hands,and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits. 
B) all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce. 
C) the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) the means of production are largely in private hands,and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits. 
B) all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce. 
C) the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 6

Black,Latino,and Hispanic workers are entering the labor force ________ White workers.

Accepted Answer

A) at a much lower rate than 
B) at a lower rate than 
C) at the same rate as 
D) at a higher rate than 
A) at a much lower rate than 
B) at a lower rate than 
C) at the same rate as 
D) at a higher rate than

Question 7

The United States is relatively unique in that it requires its citizens to essentially vote twice-a policy that may cause lower voter turnout among the young.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The systematic,widespread withdrawal of investment in basic aspects of productivity such as factories and plants is known as

Accepted Answer

A) downsizing. 
B) shrink wrapping. 
C) deindustrialization. 
D) modernization. 
A) downsizing. 
B) shrink wrapping. 
C) deindustrialization. 
D) modernization.

Question 9

Historically,voter turnout has been particularly low among which group?

Accepted Answer

A) young adults 
B) members of racial and ethnic minorities 
C) senior citizens 
D) the wealthy 
A) young adults 
B) members of racial and ethnic minorities 
C) senior citizens 
D) the wealthy

Question 10

Which recent event was reminiscent of Philip Zimbardo's mock prison experiment conducted in 1971?

Accepted Answer

A) the invasion of Kuwaiti jails 
B) the Abu Ghraib prison scandal 
C) the terrorist attacks of 9/11 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) the invasion of Kuwaiti jails 
B) the Abu Ghraib prison scandal 
C) the terrorist attacks of 9/11 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 11

According to the Global Peace Index,which nation is at the top or is otherwise considered "very peaceful"?

Accepted Answer

A) Iran 
B) Denmark 
C) Jamaica 
D) Ecuador 
A) Iran 
B) Denmark 
C) Jamaica 
D) Ecuador

Question 12

Many countries have adopted quotas in order to ensure participation of females in the legislative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Deindustrialization refers to reductions in a company's workforce as a part of downsizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which type of government does a single person have nearly total power to make and enforce laws,and rules primarily by coercion?

Accepted Answer

A) democracy 
B) dictatorship 
C) oligarchy 
D) representative democracy 
A) democracy 
B) dictatorship 
C) oligarchy 
D) representative democracy

Question 15

Describe the various models of the power structure in the United States and give examples to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The power structure in the United States

Question 16

Which of the followings statements about Hawai'i is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Social classes tend to be dominated by White,Japanese and native Hawaiians. 
B) Whites form the largest ethnic group,just over Asian Americans. 
C) Indigenous people of Hawai'i are looking to gain sovereignty. 
D) Compared to the mainland and much of the rest of the world,race relations in Hawai'i are particularly discordant. 
A) Social classes tend to be dominated by White,Japanese and native Hawaiians. 
B) Whites form the largest ethnic group,just over Asian Americans. 
C) Indigenous people of Hawai'i are looking to gain sovereignty. 
D) Compared to the mainland and much of the rest of the world,race relations in Hawai'i are particularly discordant.

Question 17

Which term do we use to refer to an economic system under which all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce?

Accepted Answer

A) communism 
B) socialism 
C) laissez-faire capitalism 
D) contemporary capitalism 
A) communism 
B) socialism 
C) laissez-faire capitalism 
D) contemporary capitalism

Question 18

According to Zweigenhaft and Domhoff,today's power elite in the U.S.is composed of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) White males 
B) African American males 
C) White females 
D) African American females 
A) White males 
B) African American males 
C) White females 
D) African American females

Question 19

A particular computer software manufacturer creates a product that all computers are required to use.The exclusive product allows the manufacturer to dictate prices,standards of quality,and product availability.This manufacturer would be an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) monopoly. 
B) oligopoly. 
C) oligarchy. 
D) conglomerate. 
A) monopoly. 
B) oligopoly. 
C) oligarchy. 
D) conglomerate.

Question 20

What term for government do we use to refer to a small group of individuals who rule?

Accepted Answer

A) democracy 
B) dictatorship 
C) oligarchy 
D) representative democracy 
A) democracy 
B) dictatorship 
C) oligarchy 
D) representative democracy

Totalitarianism is a form of

Which sociological perspective would be likely to suggest that in the changing face of the workforce,workers will find themselves supervising and being supervised by people very different from themselves?

Discuss the three ways sociologists are interested in the concept of war.

Before 1971,you had to be twenty-one in order to vote in a political election in the United States.

Capitalism is an economic system in which

Black,Latino,and Hispanic workers are entering the labor force ________ White workers.

The United States is relatively unique in that it requires its citizens to essentially vote twice-a policy that may cause lower voter turnout among the young.

The systematic,widespread withdrawal of investment in basic aspects of productivity such as factories and plants is known as

Historically,voter turnout has been particularly low among which group?

Which recent event was reminiscent of Philip Zimbardo's mock prison experiment conducted in 1971?

According to the Global Peace Index,which nation is at the top or is otherwise considered "very peaceful"?

Many countries have adopted quotas in order to ensure participation of females in the legislative process.

Deindustrialization refers to reductions in a company's workforce as a part of downsizing.

In which type of government does a single person have nearly total power to make and enforce laws,and rules primarily by coercion?

Describe the various models of the power structure in the United States and give examples to support your answer.

Which of the followings statements about Hawai'i is true?

Which term do we use to refer to an economic system under which all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce?

According to Zweigenhaft and Domhoff,today's power elite in the U.S.is composed of which of the following?

A particular computer software manufacturer creates a product that all computers are required to use.The exclusive product allows the manufacturer to dictate prices,standards of quality,and product availability.This manufacturer would be an example of a(n)

What term for government do we use to refer to a small group of individuals who rule?

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Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

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Exam 16: Government and the Economy

Totalitarianism is a form of

Which sociological perspective would be likely to suggest that in the changing face of the workforce,workers will find themselves supervising and being supervised by people very different from themselves?

Discuss the three ways sociologists are interested in the concept of war.

Before 1971,you had to be twenty-one in order to vote in a political election in the United States.

Capitalism is an economic system in which

Black,Latino,and Hispanic workers are entering the labor force ________ White workers.

The United States is relatively unique in that it requires its citizens to essentially vote twice-a policy that may cause lower voter turnout among the young.

The systematic,widespread withdrawal of investment in basic aspects of productivity such as factories and plants is known as

Historically,voter turnout has been particularly low among which group?

Which recent event was reminiscent of Philip Zimbardo's mock prison experiment conducted in 1971?

According to the Global Peace Index,which nation is at the top or is otherwise considered "very peaceful"?

Many countries have adopted quotas in order to ensure participation of females in the legislative process.

Deindustrialization refers to reductions in a company's workforce as a part of downsizing.

In which type of government does a single person have nearly total power to make and enforce laws,and rules primarily by coercion?

Describe the various models of the power structure in the United States and give examples to support your answer.

Which of the followings statements about Hawai'i is true?

Which term do we use to refer to an economic system under which all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce?

According to Zweigenhaft and Domhoff,today's power elite in the U.S.is composed of which of the following?

A particular computer software manufacturer creates a product that all computers are required to use.The exclusive product allows the manufacturer to dictate prices,standards of quality,and product availability.This manufacturer would be an example of a(n)

What term for government do we use to refer to a small group of individuals who rule?

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

Education

Religion

Health,population,and Environment

Social Movements and Social Change in the Global Community

Filters