Question 1

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 2

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 3

Which of the following terms refers to power that has been institutionalized and is recognized by the people over whom it is exercised?

Accepted Answer

A) Influence 
B) Authority 
C) Legitimacy 
D) Political efficacy 
A) Influence 
B) Authority 
C) Legitimacy 
D) Political efficacy

Question 4

Moses is working on a kibbutz in Israel where all the members have the same standard of living and they equally divide the profits from the citrus crop that is the primary source of income for the community.This kibbutz is an example of which type of economic system?

Accepted Answer

A) Communism 
B) Informal economy 
C) Laissez-faire capitalism 
D) Contemporary capitalism 
A) Communism 
B) Informal economy 
C) Laissez-faire capitalism 
D) Contemporary capitalism

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) an economic system in which the people compete freely,within minimal government intervention. 
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) an economic system in which the people compete freely,within minimal government intervention.

Question 6

Differentiate the various types of authority as outlined by Max Weber.Give examples to illustrate each type.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber, a prominent sociologist, outl

Question 7

Transfers of money,goods,or services that are not reported to the government are indicative of

Accepted Answer

A) socialist sanctions. 
B) communism. 
C) an informal economy. 
D) capitalistic profits. 
A) socialist sanctions. 
B) communism. 
C) an informal economy. 
D) capitalistic profits.

Question 8

Which form of government now often takes the form of military rule?

Accepted Answer

A) Democracy 
B) Dictatorship 
C) Oligarchy 
D) Monarchy 
A) Democracy 
B) Dictatorship 
C) Oligarchy 
D) Monarchy

Question 9

Which of the following is a social institution founded on a recognized set of procedures for implementing and achieving society's goals?

Accepted Answer

A) Political action committee 
B) Interest group 
C) Elite group 
D) Political system 
A) Political action committee 
B) Interest group 
C) Elite group 
D) Political system

Question 10

________ authority is derived more from the beliefs of followers than from the actual qualities of leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) Traditional 
B) Rational-legal 
C) Charismatic 
D) Democratic 
A) Traditional 
B) Rational-legal 
C) Charismatic 
D) Democratic

Question 11

Public opinion plays a significant role in the execution of war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

What term do we use to refer to "who gets what,when,and how"?

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Interests 
C) Politics 
D) Economic 
A) Power 
B) Interests 
C) Politics 
D) Economic

Question 14

Trading a haircut for a computer lesson is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) socialist sanctions. 
B) communism. 
C) an informal economy. 
D) capitalistic profits. 
A) socialist sanctions. 
B) communism. 
C) an informal economy. 
D) capitalistic profits.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a government of a capitalist nation?

Accepted Answer

A) They monitor prices. 
B) Values business over consumer. 
C) Takes ownership of entire industries. 
D) Disregards safety and environmental standards. 
A) They monitor prices. 
B) Values business over consumer. 
C) Takes ownership of entire industries. 
D) Disregards safety and environmental standards.

Question 16

Discuss the similarities and differences among socialism,communism,and capitalism.Give examples to illustrate each type of economic system.

Accepted Answer

Socialism, communism, and capitalism are

Question 17

Discuss how deindustrialization and downsizing have changed the face of the workforce in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Deindustrialization and downsizing have

Question 18

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 19

Countries such as Russia and Sweden overhauled their socialist economies in the early 1980s,transforming them to laissez-faire capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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

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

Which of the following terms refers to power that has been institutionalized and is recognized by the people over whom it is exercised?

Moses is working on a kibbutz in Israel where all the members have the same standard of living and they equally divide the profits from the citrus crop that is the primary source of income for the community.This kibbutz is an example of which type of economic system?

Socialism is defined as

Differentiate the various types of authority as outlined by Max Weber.Give examples to illustrate each type.

Transfers of money,goods,or services that are not reported to the government are indicative of

Which form of government now often takes the form of military rule?

Which of the following is a social institution founded on a recognized set of procedures for implementing and achieving society's goals?

________ authority is derived more from the beliefs of followers than from the actual qualities of leaders.

Public opinion plays a significant role in the execution of war.

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.

What term do we use to refer to "who gets what,when,and how"?

Trading a haircut for a computer lesson is an example of

Which of the following is true of a government of a capitalist nation?

Discuss the similarities and differences among socialism,communism,and capitalism.Give examples to illustrate each type of economic system.

Discuss how deindustrialization and downsizing have changed the face of the workforce in the United States.

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

Countries such as Russia and Sweden overhauled their socialist economies in the early 1980s,transforming them to laissez-faire capitalism.

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

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, groups, and Social Structure

Mass Media and Social 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 Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

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Exam 14: Government and the Economy

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

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

Which of the following terms refers to power that has been institutionalized and is recognized by the people over whom it is exercised?

Moses is working on a kibbutz in Israel where all the members have the same standard of living and they equally divide the profits from the citrus crop that is the primary source of income for the community.This kibbutz is an example of which type of economic system?

Socialism is defined as

Differentiate the various types of authority as outlined by Max Weber.Give examples to illustrate each type.

Transfers of money,goods,or services that are not reported to the government are indicative of

Which form of government now often takes the form of military rule?

Which of the following is a social institution founded on a recognized set of procedures for implementing and achieving society's goals?

________ authority is derived more from the beliefs of followers than from the actual qualities of leaders.

Public opinion plays a significant role in the execution of war.

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.

What term do we use to refer to "who gets what,when,and how"?

Trading a haircut for a computer lesson is an example of

Which of the following is true of a government of a capitalist nation?

Discuss the similarities and differences among socialism,communism,and capitalism.Give examples to illustrate each type of economic system.

Discuss how deindustrialization and downsizing have changed the face of the workforce in the United States.

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

Countries such as Russia and Sweden overhauled their socialist economies in the early 1980s,transforming them to laissez-faire capitalism.

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

Understanding Sociology

Sociological Research

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, groups, and Social Structure

Mass Media and Social 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 Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Health, population, and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

Filters