Question 1

_____ is an economic system that combines private ownership of property, market competition, and a government's regulation of many programs and services.

Accepted Answer

A) 
Crony capitalism 
B)  Mercantilism 
C)  Welfare capitalism 
D)  Totalitarianism 
E)  Corporate capitalism 
A) 
Crony capitalism 
B)  Mercantilism 
C)  Welfare capitalism 
D)  Totalitarianism 
E)  Corporate capitalism

Question 2

A(n) _____ is someone hired by a special-interest group to influence legislation on the group's behalf.

Accepted Answer

A)  activist 
B)  fund raiser 
C)  lobbyist 
D)  marketer 
E)  publicist 
A)  activist 
B)  fund raiser 
C)  lobbyist 
D)  marketer 
E)  publicist

Question 3

A _____ is an organization that tries to influence and control government by recruiting, nominating, and electing its members to public office.

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate 
B)  corporation 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  social group 
E)  political party 
A)  conglomerate 
B)  corporation 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  social group 
E)  political party

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of part-time work?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has spread to the professional sector. 
B)  It subjects employers to additional costs. 
C)  It results in low turnover. 
D)  It increases employee commitment. 
E)  It only includes lower-level hourly employees. 
A)  It has spread to the professional sector. 
B)  It subjects employers to additional costs. 
C)  It results in low turnover. 
D)  It increases employee commitment. 
E)  It only includes lower-level hourly employees.

Question 5

Critics argue that globalization terminates jobs and makes goods and services unaffordable for people around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the principles of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government can denounce individual rights to organize political parties whose members compete for public office. 
B)  People are instructed how to act in their public and private lives. 
C)  Secret police and the military can intimidate people into conformity and punish dissenters. 
D)  The government has total control over religious and educational institutions. 
E)  Suffrage is universal, and elections are frequent, free, fair, and secret. 
A)  The government can denounce individual rights to organize political parties whose members compete for public office. 
B)  People are instructed how to act in their public and private lives. 
C)  Secret police and the military can intimidate people into conformity and punish dissenters. 
D)  The government has total control over religious and educational institutions. 
E)  Suffrage is universal, and elections are frequent, free, fair, and secret.

Question 7

Describe the key characteristics of a pluralist model.

Accepted Answer

In the pluralist model, individuals have

Question 8

Deindustrialization, globalization, and offshoring have strengthened labor unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a reason for the failure of communism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Widespread corruption 
B)  Intense competition 
C)  Excessive focus on profit 
D)  Private ownership of means of production 
E)  Presence of oligopolies 
A)  Widespread corruption 
B)  Intense competition 
C)  Excessive focus on profit 
D)  Private ownership of means of production 
E)  Presence of oligopolies

Question 10

How does a transnational corporation differ from a transnational conglomerate?

Accepted Answer

A transnational corporation (also called

Question 11

Interlocking directorates have become more influential than ever because of the proliferation of transnational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define capitalism.List the characteristics of a capitalistic economy.

Accepted Answer

Capitalism is an economic system based o

Question 13

Critically evaluate the perspective of conflict theorists on the power elite.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists contend that the Unit

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably. 
B)  Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded. 
C)  Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. 
D)  How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers. 
E)  Capitalism creates social problems, globalization has led to job insecurity, and a handful of transnational conglomerates have enormous power. 
A)  Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably. 
B)  Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded. 
C)  Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. 
D)  How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers. 
E)  Capitalism creates social problems, globalization has led to job insecurity, and a handful of transnational conglomerates have enormous power.

Question 15

In the context of the political system, a _____ is a group of people that seeks or receives benefits or favorable treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  special-interest group 
B)  social group 
C)  diversity group 
D)  common-goal group 
E)  traditional group 
A)  special-interest group 
B)  social group 
C)  diversity group 
D)  common-goal group 
E)  traditional group

Question 16

By moving production plants abroad, large U.S.corporations:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid trade tariffs. 
B)  face harsh environmental regulations. 
C)  pay high wages. 
D)  create more job opportunities in the U.S. 
E)  increase the prices of products. 
A)  avoid trade tariffs. 
B)  face harsh environmental regulations. 
C)  pay high wages. 
D)  create more job opportunities in the U.S. 
E)  increase the prices of products.

Question 17

Critically evaluate the functionalists' perspective on political power.

Accepted Answer

For functionalists, the people rule thro

Question 18

In a(n) _____, the same people serve on the boards of directors of several companies or corporations.

Accepted Answer

A)  private cartel 
B)  interlocking directorate 
C)  monopoly 
D)  transnational directorate 
E)  subsidiary board 
A)  private cartel 
B)  interlocking directorate 
C)  monopoly 
D)  transnational directorate 
E)  subsidiary board

Question 19

Which of the following is a political system in which power is allocated solely on the basis of heredity and passes from generation to generation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Capitalism 
C)  Monarchy 
D)  Communism. 
E)  Communism 
A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Capitalism 
C)  Monarchy 
D)  Communism. 
E)  Communism

Question 20

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ is an economic system that combines private ownership of property, market competition, and a government's regulation of many programs and services.

A(n) _____ is someone hired by a special-interest group to influence legislation on the group's behalf.

A _____ is an organization that tries to influence and control government by recruiting, nominating, and electing its members to public office.

Which of the following statements is true of part-time work?

Critics argue that globalization terminates jobs and makes goods and services unaffordable for people around the world.

Which of the following is one of the principles of democracy?

Describe the key characteristics of a pluralist model.

Deindustrialization, globalization, and offshoring have strengthened labor unions.

Which of the following is a reason for the failure of communism?

How does a transnational corporation differ from a transnational conglomerate?

Interlocking directorates have become more influential than ever because of the proliferation of transnational corporations.

Define capitalism.List the characteristics of a capitalistic economy.

Critically evaluate the perspective of conflict theorists on the power elite.

Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?

In the context of the political system, a _____ is a group of people that seeks or receives benefits or favorable treatment.

By moving production plants abroad, large U.S.corporations:

Critically evaluate the functionalists' perspective on political power.

In a(n) _____, the same people serve on the boards of directors of several companies or corporations.

Which of the following is a political system in which power is allocated solely on the basis of heredity and passes from generation to generation?

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

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Exam 11: The Economy and Politics

_____ is an economic system that combines private ownership of property, market competition, and a government's regulation of many programs and services.

A(n) _____ is someone hired by a special-interest group to influence legislation on the group's behalf.

A _____ is an organization that tries to influence and control government by recruiting, nominating, and electing its members to public office.

Which of the following statements is true of part-time work?

Critics argue that globalization terminates jobs and makes goods and services unaffordable for people around the world.

Which of the following is one of the principles of democracy?

Describe the key characteristics of a pluralist model.

Deindustrialization, globalization, and offshoring have strengthened labor unions.

Which of the following is a reason for the failure of communism?

How does a transnational corporation differ from a transnational conglomerate?

Interlocking directorates have become more influential than ever because of the proliferation of transnational corporations.

Define capitalism.List the characteristics of a capitalistic economy.

Critically evaluate the perspective of conflict theorists on the power elite.

Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?

In the context of the political system, a _____ is a group of people that seeks or receives benefits or favorable treatment.

By moving production plants abroad, large U.S.corporations:

Critically evaluate the functionalists' perspective on political power.

In a(n) _____, the same people serve on the boards of directors of several companies or corporations.

Which of the following is a political system in which power is allocated solely on the basis of heredity and passes from generation to generation?

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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