Exam 11: Government And Politics

"The government should promote clean environmental policies." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

A _____ is a formal organization that has the authority to make and enforce laws.

"Women are generally excluded from the most important political positions." This statement reflects which sociological perspective of political power?

Critics of the ____model contend that wealthy people at the top are not unified in their interests and endorse very different agendas.

Consider the authorities at your school (i.e.,professors,advisors,administration).For any three authorities,identify which type of authority they exemplify any why.

_____ is a political system in which the state controls the lives of its citizens but generally permits some degree of individual freedom.

A continuous "checks and balances" system is a key characteristic of which theoretical perspective?

Which one of the following countries does not have a monarchy?

The text states that one of the best examples of political power is _____,or government funds,appointments,or benefits that government officials legislate to gain favor with their constituents.

Which of the following types of authority is held by an individual with extraordinary personal characteristics?

_____,the oldest type of authoritarian regime,is a political system that allocates power solely on the basis of heredity.

Which of the following is an example of a person with charismatic authority?

Summarize the major arguments of the pluralist,power elite,and patriarchal models.What are their major differences? Are there any similarities? Which model do you find the most persuasive in explaining political power in America? Why?

According to C.Wright Mills,America is not a democracy.

_____,the opposite of democracy,is a political system where the government controls every aspect of people's lives.

We often hear people say,"If you didn't vote,don't complain." Do you agree or disagree? Consider both attitudes and situational/structural factors in your answer.

Distinguish between power and authority and describe the three major types of authority.Do Weber's ideal types of authority describe reality?

"Strict environmental laws will discourage global trade agreements." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

In the United States,women are almost twice as likely to vote as men.

Political freedom studies examine