Exam 14: Politics

Traditional authority is found in modern societies where respect for the law is manifest.

According to elite theory, which of the following is a characteristic of the power elite?

Compare and contrast the positions of instrumentalist Marxists and structuralist Marxists.

On a global basis, approximately what percentage of wartime deaths do civilians account for?

According to the textbook, when or under what circumstances do charismatic leaders often emerge?

Which type of authority do you believe is the most stable for modern societies? Be sure to illustrate your answer with examples.

What is "the state" and how much influence does it have over the lives of Canadians?

Charismatic figures sometimes emerge during political revolution.

Inga lives in a nation that holds a federal election every five years and is fully supportive of its citizens' rights through its constitution and charter of rights and freedoms. What kind of nation does Inga live in?

What type of political organization competes for control of the government in regular elections and puts forth policy alternatives?

Stephen believes that Canada is becoming more equal in terms of the gap between the rich and the poor and that economic issues are becoming less important to voters. Which of the following schools of thought would he likely agree with?

Democracy is described as "a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system." Would you argue that a robust voter turnout is fundamental to a healthy democracy? Explain your position, utilizing information from this chapter.

Jorge lives in a nation that holds regular competitive elections; however, he is part of a group that is still fighting for constitutional protection of many citizens' rights. What kind of nation does Jorge live in?

According to the textbook, what is the term for collective attempts to change all or part of the social order?

William Wallace, the thirteenth-century Scottish warrior, led an army to rebel against the occupation of Scotland by England. According to the textbook, how would we classify his actions?

When were women in Canada permitted to vote in federal elections?

In Canada, people use an electoral process to determine a leader. What type of society does Canada exemplify?

In Marxist terms, what do we call the self-aware, cohesive group of people who are led by corporate executives and whose primary actions are to support capitalism?

In what ways are authority and legitimacy related?

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi, considered by many as India's founding father, was the spiritual and political leader for Indian people through the first decades of the twentieth century. What type of leadership did he characterize?