Question 1

Which of the following best defines communism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A political and economic system in which there is common ownership of property, and all people are considered equal 
B)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services 
C)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services. 
D)  A political system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom. 
E)  A political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives. 
A)  A political and economic system in which there is common ownership of property, and all people are considered equal 
B)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services 
C)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services. 
D)  A political system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom. 
E)  A political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives.

Question 2

In a democracy, individuals participate in governmental decisions, and select leaders who are responsive to the wishes of the majority of the people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a large company that is based in one country but operates across international boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate 
B)  private cartel 
C)  interlocking directorate 
D)  transnational corporation 
E)  national firm 
A)  conglomerate 
B)  private cartel 
C)  interlocking directorate 
D)  transnational corporation 
E)  national firm

Question 4

Which of the following is a political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Capitalism 
D)  Communism 
E)  Democracy 
A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Capitalism 
D)  Communism 
E)  Democracy

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the perspective of conflict theorists 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 brings prosperity to society as a whole; work is necessary for a society's survival and defining its members' roles. 
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 brings prosperity to society as a whole; work is necessary for a society's survival and defining its members' roles.

Question 6

Discuss the two-party system in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Many democracies around the world have a

Question 7

Motherhood penalty refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower employment rate of women with children. 
B)  a difference in wages between men and women with children. 
C)  a pay gap between women who are and aren't mothers. 
D)  the plight of women with children who cannot work full-time. 
E)  the resentment faced by working mothers in the work environment. 
A)  a lower employment rate of women with children. 
B)  a difference in wages between men and women with children. 
C)  a pay gap between women who are and aren't mothers. 
D)  the plight of women with children who cannot work full-time. 
E)  the resentment faced by working mothers in the work environment.

Question 8

_____ are special-interest groups that raise money to elect one or more candidates to public office.

Accepted Answer

A)  Election committees 
B)  Radical fund raisers 
C)  Political action committees 
D)  Public marketers 
E)  Public fund supporters 
A)  Election committees 
B)  Radical fund raisers 
C)  Political action committees 
D)  Public marketers 
E)  Public fund supporters

Question 9

_____ refers to sending work or jobs to another country to cut a company's costs at home.

Accepted Answer

A)  Offshoring 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Telecommuting 
D)  Gentrification 
E)  Retrofitting 
A)  Offshoring 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Telecommuting 
D)  Gentrification 
E)  Retrofitting

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism?

Accepted Answer

A) 
Private ownership 
B)  Market competition 
C)  Profit motive 
D)  Investment 
E)  Collective goals 
A) 
Private ownership 
B)  Market competition 
C)  Profit motive 
D)  Investment 
E)  Collective goals

Question 11

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Accepted Answer

Feminist scholars agree with conflict th

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of crony capitalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  In this system, there is a close relationship between business people and the public. 
B)  In this system, the government gives preferential treatment to the common public. 
C)  In this system, the government taxes wealthy people and large corporations excessively. 
D)  In this system, the government gives direct payment or loans to wealthy people and large corporations. 
E)  In this system, the government provides wealthy people and large corporations with grants that require extreme competition in an open market. 
A)  In this system, there is a close relationship between business people and the public. 
B)  In this system, the government gives preferential treatment to the common public. 
C)  In this system, the government taxes wealthy people and large corporations excessively. 
D)  In this system, the government gives direct payment or loans to wealthy people and large corporations. 
E)  In this system, the government provides wealthy people and large corporations with grants that require extreme competition in an open market.

Question 13

The _____ determines how a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services.

Accepted Answer

A)  law 
B)  government 
C)  economy 
D)  political structure 
E)  social hierarchy 
A)  law 
B)  government 
C)  economy 
D)  political structure 
E)  social hierarchy

Question 14

Which of the following is a political system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Republicanism 
D)  Capitalism 
E)  Democracy 
A)  Totalitarianism 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Republicanism 
D)  Capitalism 
E)  Democracy

Question 15

Discuss the factors that have contributed to the surge in women's employment.

Accepted Answer

One of the most dramatic changes in the

Question 16

Discuss the effects of globalization on the economy.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is the growth and spread o

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of downward power and upward power?

Accepted Answer

A)  With upward power, state senators can affect their constituents' lives. 
B)  In upward power, voters can vote politicians out of office. 
C)  In upward power, state representatives can pass laws on taxes. 
D)  In downward power, voters can protest. 
E)  In downward power, voters can refuse to follow laws. 
A)  With upward power, state senators can affect their constituents' lives. 
B)  In upward power, voters can vote politicians out of office. 
C)  In upward power, state representatives can pass laws on taxes. 
D)  In downward power, voters can protest. 
E)  In downward power, voters can refuse to follow laws.

Question 18

Define authority.Briefly discuss the various forms of authority.

Accepted Answer

Authority, the legitimate use of power,

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of oligopolies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They stifle competition. 
B)  They lower prices. 
C)  They are considered illegal. 
D)  They offer many product options. 
E)  They lead to a free market. 
A)  They stifle competition. 
B)  They lower prices. 
C)  They are considered illegal. 
D)  They offer many product options. 
E)  They lead to a free market.

Question 20

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism is a political system in

Which of the following best defines communism?

In a democracy, individuals participate in governmental decisions, and select leaders who are responsive to the wishes of the majority of the people.

A(n) _____ is a large company that is based in one country but operates across international boundaries.

Which of the following is a political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives?

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

Discuss the two-party system in the U.S.

Motherhood penalty refers to:

_____ are special-interest groups that raise money to elect one or more candidates to public office.

_____ refers to sending work or jobs to another country to cut a company's costs at home.

Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism?

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following statements is true of crony capitalism?

The _____ determines how a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services.

Which of the following is a political system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom?

Discuss the factors that have contributed to the surge in women's employment.

Discuss the effects of globalization on the economy.

Which of the following statements is true of downward power and upward power?

Define authority.Briefly discuss the various forms of authority.

Which of the following statements is true of oligopolies?

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

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Exam 11: The Economy and Politics

Which of the following best defines communism?

In a democracy, individuals participate in governmental decisions, and select leaders who are responsive to the wishes of the majority of the people.

A(n) _____ is a large company that is based in one country but operates across international boundaries.

Which of the following is a political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives?

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

Discuss the two-party system in the U.S.

Motherhood penalty refers to:

_____ are special-interest groups that raise money to elect one or more candidates to public office.

_____ refers to sending work or jobs to another country to cut a company's costs at home.

Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism?

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following statements is true of crony capitalism?

The _____ determines how a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services.

Which of the following is a political system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom?

Discuss the factors that have contributed to the surge in women's employment.

Discuss the effects of globalization on the economy.

Which of the following statements is true of downward power and upward power?

Define authority.Briefly discuss the various forms of authority.

Which of the following statements is true of oligopolies?

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

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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