Exam 2: Theories

Realists focus on the world as it should be.

A feedback loop is most likely associated with __________.

__________ wrote Republic.

A feedback loop is associated with __________ theory.

Why are capitalists doomed, according to Marx?

Assuming that we can study society scientifically is consistent with which of the following?

How are the terms "descriptive" and "normative" different from each other?

Which of the following would be consistent with Confucius's vision of government?

__________ theory would likely predict that democracy might follow a nation once it becomes wealthy.

Karl Marx used the term __________ to refer to everything built on top of the economy.

Hobbes imagined a __________ society.

What often happens to poor nations trying to become democratic? Why?

John Locke's theories were more pessimistic than Thomas Hobbes.

Which of the following best undermines the Marxist argument?

Gross Domestic Product is frequently used to assess __________.

David Easton is most associated with which of the following?

The German term __________ refers to the spirit of the times.

What were the advantages and disadvantages of the behavioral approach to studying politics? Evaluate some problems with this approach.

Which of the following is a key component to systems theory?

Contrast the Contractualists' state of nature and the consequences of each vision.