Question 1

This type of authority is based on customs that justify the position of the ruler.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious 
B)  traditional 
C)  charismatic 
D)  democratic 
E)  rational-legal 
A)  religious 
B)  traditional 
C)  charismatic 
D)  democratic 
E)  rational-legal

Question 2

At the top level of the power elite are

Accepted Answer

A)  heads of large corporations. 
B)  high ranking political leaders. 
C)  top military leaders. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  heads of large corporations. 
B)  high ranking political leaders. 
C)  top military leaders. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The Walt Disney Corporation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  federalism. 
B)  communism. 
C)  oligopoly. 
D)  monopoly. 
E)  candidism. 
A)  federalism. 
B)  communism. 
C)  oligopoly. 
D)  monopoly. 
E)  candidism.

Question 4

_____ authority is most common in nonindustrialized societies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Exceptional 
D)  Customary 
E)  Rational-legal 
A)  Traditional 
B)  Charismatic 
C)  Exceptional 
D)  Customary 
E)  Rational-legal

Question 5

Which of the following is not a legitimate function of political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  to recruit candidates for office 
B)  to organize elections 
C)  to run the government 
D)  to draft laws 
E)  to receive money from lobbyists 
A)  to recruit candidates for office 
B)  to organize elections 
C)  to run the government 
D)  to draft laws 
E)  to receive money from lobbyists

Question 6

Consider the impact of special-interest groups,lobbyists,campaign contributions,and political action committees.Do you think that the rules regulating these groups and activities should be more or less strict? Why?

Accepted Answer

The impact of special-interest groups, l

Question 7

Most societies combine two or more types of authority in their political structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Despite some differences,U.S.and Chinese governments largely agree on Internet policies,including free speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the relationship between voting behavior and demographic factors,especially SES.

Accepted Answer

Voting behavior is influenced by a varie

Question 10

Which political party is the most likely to fight for pork barrel money?

Accepted Answer

A)  Republicans 
B)  Democrats 
C)  neither Republicans nor Democrats because doing so increases taxes 
D)  both Republicans and Democrats 
E)  It depends on whether the President is a Republican or a Democrat 
A)  Republicans 
B)  Democrats 
C)  neither Republicans nor Democrats because doing so increases taxes 
D)  both Republicans and Democrats 
E)  It depends on whether the President is a Republican or a Democrat

Question 11

To encourage voter turnout,all ballots are mailed in

Accepted Answer

A)  California. 
B)  Oregon. 
C)  Washington. 
D)  Idaho. 
E)  Montana. 
A)  California. 
B)  Oregon. 
C)  Washington. 
D)  Idaho. 
E)  Montana.

Question 12

"Marriage and adoption should be limited to heterosexual couples." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Republican 
C)  Green 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Independent 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Republican 
C)  Green 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Independent

Question 13

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  those with an annual family income of less than $20,000 
B)  those with an annual family income of $20,000-$39,999 
C)  those with an annual family income of $40,000-$49,999 
D)  those with an annual family income of $50,000-$74,999 
E)  those with an annual family income of $100,000 and over 
A)  those with an annual family income of less than $20,000 
B)  those with an annual family income of $20,000-$39,999 
C)  those with an annual family income of $40,000-$49,999 
D)  those with an annual family income of $50,000-$74,999 
E)  those with an annual family income of $100,000 and over

Question 14

Over 90 percent of voters in _____ turn out to vote.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spain 
B)  England 
C)  Germany 
D)  Italy 
E)  Ireland 
A)  Spain 
B)  England 
C)  Germany 
D)  Italy 
E)  Ireland

Question 15

"Local governments should control local schools." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Republican 
C)  Green 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Independent 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Republican 
C)  Green 
D)  Libertarian 
E)  Independent

Question 16

In the United States,dissatisfaction with politicians results in higher voter turnouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How do governments characterized by democracy,totalitarianism,authoritarianism,and monarchy differ? Do you think that one type of government is more effective than the others? Why?

Accepted Answer

Governments characterized by democracy,

Question 18

Which social theorist described three ideal types of legitimate authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane Addams 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Robert Merton 
D)  Charles Wright Mills 
E)  Karl Marx 
A)  Jane Addams 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Robert Merton 
D)  Charles Wright Mills 
E)  Karl Marx

Question 19

Jews are more likely than Catholics to be registered to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which factor is the most important in determining voter turnout among racial minorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  income 
B)  gender 
C)  education 
D)  voter registration 
E)  English language skills 
A)  income 
B)  gender 
C)  education 
D)  voter registration 
E)  English language skills

This type of authority is based on customs that justify the position of the ruler.

At the top level of the power elite are

The Walt Disney Corporation is an example of

_____ authority is most common in nonindustrialized societies.

Which of the following is not a legitimate function of political parties?

Consider the impact of special-interest groups,lobbyists,campaign contributions,and political action committees.Do you think that the rules regulating these groups and activities should be more or less strict? Why?

Most societies combine two or more types of authority in their political structures.

Despite some differences,U.S.and Chinese governments largely agree on Internet policies,including free speech.

Explain the relationship between voting behavior and demographic factors,especially SES.

Which political party is the most likely to fight for pork barrel money?

To encourage voter turnout,all ballots are mailed in

"Marriage and adoption should be limited to heterosexual couples." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

Over 90 percent of voters in _____ turn out to vote.

"Local governments should control local schools." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

In the United States,dissatisfaction with politicians results in higher voter turnouts.

How do governments characterized by democracy,totalitarianism,authoritarianism,and monarchy differ? Do you think that one type of government is more effective than the others? Why?

Which social theorist described three ideal types of legitimate authority?

Jews are more likely than Catholics to be registered to vote.

Which factor is the most important in determining voter turnout among racial minorities?

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This type of authority is based on customs that justify the position of the ruler.

At the top level of the power elite are

The Walt Disney Corporation is an example of

_____ authority is most common in nonindustrialized societies.

Which of the following is not a legitimate function of political parties?

Consider the impact of special-interest groups,lobbyists,campaign contributions,and political action committees.Do you think that the rules regulating these groups and activities should be more or less strict? Why?

Most societies combine two or more types of authority in their political structures.

Despite some differences,U.S.and Chinese governments largely agree on Internet policies,including free speech.

Explain the relationship between voting behavior and demographic factors,especially SES.

Which political party is the most likely to fight for pork barrel money?

To encourage voter turnout,all ballots are mailed in

"Marriage and adoption should be limited to heterosexual couples." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

Which of the following groups is most likely to vote?

Over 90 percent of voters in _____ turn out to vote.

"Local governments should control local schools." This statement reflects the views of which political party?

In the United States,dissatisfaction with politicians results in higher voter turnouts.

How do governments characterized by democracy,totalitarianism,authoritarianism,and monarchy differ? Do you think that one type of government is more effective than the others? Why?

Which social theorist described three ideal types of legitimate authority?

Jews are more likely than Catholics to be registered to vote.

Which factor is the most important in determining voter turnout among racial minorities?

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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