Question 1

The industrial revolution

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A)  substituted animal labor for human labor. 
B)  brought about better smaller organizations. 
C)  initiated the demise of cottage industries and shift to a factory system. 
D)  replaced large organizations with smaller, more intimate working environments. 
A)  substituted animal labor for human labor. 
B)  brought about better smaller organizations. 
C)  initiated the demise of cottage industries and shift to a factory system. 
D)  replaced large organizations with smaller, more intimate working environments. C

Question 2

The Industrial Revolution began in England around 1760.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Mixed economy is an economic system that contains only socialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Big corporations are owned by__________ even though they do not control their daily operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Big corporations are owned by__________ even though...

Question 5

John works in a large office. He largely obeys the instructions of his supervisor because he feels his boss is the only person who can see the overall mission of the office. Johnʹs supervisor is an example of __________authority.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  modern 
C)  charismatic 
D)  legal 
A)  traditional 
B)  modern 
C)  charismatic 
D)  legal

Question 6

Growing up, Jillʹs parents were conservative Republicans. Jill is most likely to choose which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  conservative Republican 
B)  liberal Democratic 
C)  liberal Republican 
D)  libertarian 
A)  conservative Republican 
B)  liberal Democratic 
C)  liberal Republican 
D)  libertarian

Question 7

Power is the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Oligopoly is a situation in which a very few companies control the output of an industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Poverty is the breeding ground for revolution and terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, the ethnic group that probably has faced the most economic discrimination is

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans. 
B)  white ethnic Americans. 
C)  Hispanic Americans. 
D)  African Americans. 
A)  Asian Americans. 
B)  white ethnic Americans. 
C)  Hispanic Americans. 
D)  African Americans.

Question 11

Which statement about social diversity in U.S. politics is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of African Americans serving in political office now far exceed their numbers in the general population. 
B)  Most Mexican Americans are members of the Democratic party. 
C)  Native Americans mostly live on reservations and do not participate in politics. 
D)  The most politically successful assign group is the Chinese. 
A)  The number of African Americans serving in political office now far exceed their numbers in the general population. 
B)  Most Mexican Americans are members of the Democratic party. 
C)  Native Americans mostly live on reservations and do not participate in politics. 
D)  The most politically successful assign group is the Chinese.

Question 12

What term did Weber use to describe illegitimate power?

Accepted Answer

Max Weber, a prominent sociologist, used

Question 13

Helenʹs parents were former 1960s radicals who were involved in many political movements. As she grew up they frequently talked to her about political events and their own feelings about the country. Helen was therefore experiencing__________ .

Accepted Answer

political

Question 14

Interest groups

Accepted Answer

A)  control political parties. 
B)  attempt to influence members of both parties. 
C)  depend on political parties for their financing. 
D)  are illegal. 
A)  control political parties. 
B)  attempt to influence members of both parties. 
C)  depend on political parties for their financing. 
D)  are illegal.

Question 15

A corporation that owns companies in various unrelated industries.

Accepted Answer

A)  dual economy 
B)  conglomerate 
C)  oligopoly 
D)  monopoly 
A)  dual economy 
B)  conglomerate 
C)  oligopoly 
D)  monopoly

Question 16

The threat of physical force in order to achieve obedience is what Max Weber calls__________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The threat of physical force in order...

Question 17

Free competition and privately owned property are the key elements of

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  communism. 
D)  industrialization. 
A)  capitalism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  communism. 
D)  industrialization.

Question 18

Someone opposed to government involvement in economic or social issues would most likely be an)

Accepted Answer

A)  ideological liberal. 
B)  ideological conservative. 
C)  operational liberal. 
D)  democrat. 
A)  ideological liberal. 
B)  ideological conservative. 
C)  operational liberal. 
D)  democrat.

Question 19

According to Karl Marx, problems could arise in a capitalist system to such a point it would lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  industrialism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  communism. 
D)  free enterprise. 
A)  industrialism. 
B)  socialism. 
C)  communism. 
D)  free enterprise.

Question 20

Define and explain mixed economy.

Accepted Answer

A mixed economy is an economic system th

The industrial revolution

The Industrial Revolution began in England around 1760.

Mixed economy is an economic system that contains only socialism.

Big corporations are owned by__________ even though they do not control their daily operations.

John works in a large office. He largely obeys the instructions of his supervisor because he feels his boss is the only person who can see the overall mission of the office. Johnʹs supervisor is an example of __________authority.

Growing up, Jillʹs parents were conservative Republicans. Jill is most likely to choose which political party?

Power is the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will.

Oligopoly is a situation in which a very few companies control the output of an industry.

Poverty is the breeding ground for revolution and terrorism.

According to the text, the ethnic group that probably has faced the most economic discrimination is

Which statement about social diversity in U.S. politics is true?

What term did Weber use to describe illegitimate power?

Helenʹs parents were former 1960s radicals who were involved in many political movements. As she grew up they frequently talked to her about political events and their own feelings about the country. Helen was therefore experiencing__________ .

Interest groups

A corporation that owns companies in various unrelated industries.

The threat of physical force in order to achieve obedience is what Max Weber calls__________ .

Free competition and privately owned property are the key elements of

Someone opposed to government involvement in economic or social issues would most likely be an)

According to Karl Marx, problems could arise in a capitalist system to such a point it would lead to

Define and explain mixed economy.

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Exam 12: The Economy and Politics

The industrial revolution

The Industrial Revolution began in England around 1760.

Mixed economy is an economic system that contains only socialism.

Big corporations are owned by__________ even though they do not control their daily operations.

John works in a large office. He largely obeys the instructions of his supervisor because he feels his boss is the only person who can see the overall mission of the office. Johnʹs supervisor is an example of __________authority.

Growing up, Jillʹs parents were conservative Republicans. Jill is most likely to choose which political party?

Power is the ability to control the behavior of others, even against their will.

Oligopoly is a situation in which a very few companies control the output of an industry.

Poverty is the breeding ground for revolution and terrorism.

According to the text, the ethnic group that probably has faced the most economic discrimination is

Which statement about social diversity in U.S. politics is true?

What term did Weber use to describe illegitimate power?

Helenʹs parents were former 1960s radicals who were involved in many political movements. As she grew up they frequently talked to her about political events and their own feelings about the country. Helen was therefore experiencing__________ .

Interest groups

A corporation that owns companies in various unrelated industries.

The threat of physical force in order to achieve obedience is what Max Weber calls__________ .

Free competition and privately owned property are the key elements of

Someone opposed to government involvement in economic or social issues would most likely be an)

According to Karl Marx, problems could arise in a capitalist system to such a point it would lead to

Define and explain mixed economy.

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Families

Education and Religion

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters