Question 1

G. William Domhoff's view of the power structure of the United States most closely resembles the analysis of which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following created a heightened demand for particular resources within the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Accepted Answer

A)  a market for cell phones, pagers, and laptop computers with electronic circuit boards 
B)  industrializing nations' increasing military weaponry 
C)  the increasing greed of jewelry manufacturers 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  a market for cell phones, pagers, and laptop computers with electronic circuit boards 
B)  industrializing nations' increasing military weaponry 
C)  the increasing greed of jewelry manufacturers 
D)  All of these answers are correct. A

Question 3

How many U.S. senators out of 100 were women in early 2014?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  35 
C)  27 
D)  20 
A)  50 
B)  35 
C)  27 
D)  20 D

Question 4

Which term was used by Max Weber to refer to the ability to exercise one's will over others?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimacy 
B)  politics 
C)  influence 
D)  power 
A)  legitimacy 
B)  politics 
C)  influence 
D)  power

Question 5

Socialism is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  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. 
B)  an economic system in which the means of production are largely in private hands and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits. 
C)  an economic system under which the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  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. 
B)  an economic system in which the means of production are largely in private hands and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits. 
C)  an economic system under which the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 6

Ninety percent of the world's armed conflict during 1990s occurred within rather than between states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following employment areas is most likely to be vulnerable to offshoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  data entry 
B)  medicine 
C)  road construction 
D)  sociological research 
A)  data entry 
B)  medicine 
C)  road construction 
D)  sociological research

Question 8

According the Global Peace Index, the United States falls within which category of peace?

Accepted Answer

A)  very high 
B)  high 
C)  medium 
D)  low 
A)  very high 
B)  high 
C)  medium 
D)  low

Question 9

Sociologists Theodore Caplow and Louis Hicks have defined ________ as conflict between organizations that possess trained combat forces equipped with deadly weapons.

Accepted Answer

A)  terrorism 
B)  war 
C)  pluralism 
D)  strife 
A)  terrorism 
B)  war 
C)  pluralism 
D)  strife

Question 10

The sociocultural evolution approach developed by Gerhard Lenski categorizes preindustrial societies according to the way in which the ________ is organized.

Accepted Answer

A)  political system 
B)  economy 
C)  religious system 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  political system 
B)  economy 
C)  religious system 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

According to G. William Domhoff's model of the political power structure, to which coalition would colleges and universities likely belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate-conservative coalition 
B)  liberal-labor coalition 
C)  environmental-elite coalition 
D)  policy-formation coalition 
A)  corporate-conservative coalition 
B)  liberal-labor coalition 
C)  environmental-elite coalition 
D)  policy-formation coalition

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

Robert Dahl's model of political power in the United States suggests there are three levels: corporate, executive, and military elites; local opinion leaders; and the unorganized, exploited masses at the bottom of the pile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a society with leadership based on rational-legal authority, leaders derive their authority from

Accepted Answer

A)  custom and accepted practice. 
B)  their exceptional personal or emotional appeal. 
C)  the written rules and regulations of the political system. 
D)  threats to use coercion to impose their will on others. 
A)  custom and accepted practice. 
B)  their exceptional personal or emotional appeal. 
C)  the written rules and regulations of the political system. 
D)  threats to use coercion to impose their will on others.

Question 15

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 16

The exercise of power through a process of persuasion is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  force. 
B)  influence. 
C)  pressure. 
D)  charisma. 
A)  force. 
B)  influence. 
C)  pressure. 
D)  charisma.

Question 17

Socialist societies differ from capitalist societies in the commitment of socialist societies to

Accepted Answer

A)  free elections. 
B)  support of the mass media. 
C)  the provision of social service programs. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  free elections. 
B)  support of the mass media. 
C)  the provision of social service programs. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 18

Informal economies exist only in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define the concept of terrorism and discuss the role media play in its contemporary forms.

Accepted Answer

Terrorism can be defined as the use of v

Question 20

What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish contemporary societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism and communism 
B)  capitalism and socialism 
C)  socialism and communism 
D)  capitalism and democracy 
A)  capitalism and communism 
B)  capitalism and socialism 
C)  socialism and communism 
D)  capitalism and democracy

G. William Domhoff's view of the power structure of the United States most closely resembles the analysis of which sociological perspective?

Which of the following created a heightened demand for particular resources within the Democratic Republic of Congo?

How many U.S. senators out of 100 were women in early 2014?

Which term was used by Max Weber to refer to the ability to exercise one's will over others?

Socialism is defined as

Ninety percent of the world's armed conflict during 1990s occurred within rather than between states.

Which of the following employment areas is most likely to be vulnerable to offshoring?

According the Global Peace Index, the United States falls within which category of peace?

Sociologists Theodore Caplow and Louis Hicks have defined ________ as conflict between organizations that possess trained combat forces equipped with deadly weapons.

The sociocultural evolution approach developed by Gerhard Lenski categorizes preindustrial societies according to the way in which the ________ is organized.

According to G. William Domhoff's model of the political power structure, to which coalition would colleges and universities likely belong?

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

Robert Dahl's model of political power in the United States suggests there are three levels: corporate, executive, and military elites; local opinion leaders; and the unorganized, exploited masses at the bottom of the pile.

In a society with leadership based on rational-legal authority, leaders derive their authority from

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 exercise of power through a process of persuasion is known as

Socialist societies differ from capitalist societies in the commitment of socialist societies to

Informal economies exist only in developing countries.

Define the concept of terrorism and discuss the role media play in its contemporary forms.

What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish contemporary societies?

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure

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

The Family and Human Sexuality

Religion and Education

Health and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

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Exam 14: Government and the Economy

G. William Domhoff's view of the power structure of the United States most closely resembles the analysis of which sociological perspective?

Which of the following created a heightened demand for particular resources within the Democratic Republic of Congo?

How many U.S. senators out of 100 were women in early 2014?

Which term was used by Max Weber to refer to the ability to exercise one's will over others?

Socialism is defined as

Ninety percent of the world's armed conflict during 1990s occurred within rather than between states.

Which of the following employment areas is most likely to be vulnerable to offshoring?

According the Global Peace Index, the United States falls within which category of peace?

Sociologists Theodore Caplow and Louis Hicks have defined ________ as conflict between organizations that possess trained combat forces equipped with deadly weapons.

The sociocultural evolution approach developed by Gerhard Lenski categorizes preindustrial societies according to the way in which the ________ is organized.

According to G. William Domhoff's model of the political power structure, to which coalition would colleges and universities likely belong?

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

Robert Dahl's model of political power in the United States suggests there are three levels: corporate, executive, and military elites; local opinion leaders; and the unorganized, exploited masses at the bottom of the pile.

In a society with leadership based on rational-legal authority, leaders derive their authority from

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 exercise of power through a process of persuasion is known as

Socialist societies differ from capitalist societies in the commitment of socialist societies to

Informal economies exist only in developing countries.

Define the concept of terrorism and discuss the role media play in its contemporary forms.

What are the two basic types of economic systems that distinguish contemporary societies?

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure

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

The Family and Human Sexuality

Religion and Education

Health and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

Filters