Question 1

According to Max Weber,which type of authority is derived from respect for law,and is typical of modern societies?

Accepted Answer

A) traditional authority 
B) legal-rational authority 
C) charismatic authority 
D) totalitarian authority 
E) formal democracy 
A) traditional authority 
B) legal-rational authority 
C) charismatic authority 
D) totalitarian authority 
E) formal democracy

Question 2

The creation of a new democracy guarantees protection of rights and freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to power resource theory,change in the distribution of power between major classes partly accounts for the fortunes of different political parties.However,class is not the only factor that distinguishes political parties.Another factor that influences parties is:

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) religion 
C) race 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices 
A) gender 
B) religion 
C) race 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices

Question 4

In the United States,citizens have to overcome a major structural barrier to voting,namely:

Accepted Answer

A) voting centers are far removed from voter's homes 
B) voting is too easy 
C) citizens have to take the initiative to go out and register themselves as voters 
D) there is no consistent voter registration system 
E) voter registration has been abandoned 
A) voting centers are far removed from voter's homes 
B) voting is too easy 
C) citizens have to take the initiative to go out and register themselves as voters 
D) there is no consistent voter registration system 
E) voter registration has been abandoned

Question 5

Groups that seek to influence politicians through their members' votes,organizing skills,and campaign contributions are

Accepted Answer

A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) voluntary organizations 
D) revolutionary movements 
E) civil societies 
A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) voluntary organizations 
D) revolutionary movements 
E) civil societies

Question 6

The private sphere of social life that is regulated by the state but not organized by it is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the lobby system 
B) civil society 
C) the spoils system 
D) the family 
E) the system of formal organizations 
A) the lobby system 
B) civil society 
C) the spoils system 
D) the family 
E) the system of formal organizations

Question 7

According to Brym and Lie,political sociology has made good progress since the 1950s.Each theory they discuss has made useful contributions.For example,elite theory has contributed to our understanding of how:

Accepted Answer

A) democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests 
B) despite compromise and accommodation,power is concentrated among high-status groups 
C) despite the concentration of power in society,shifts in the distribution of power do occur 
D) despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life,the state exerts a powerful,independent influence on political life 
E) none of these choices 
A) democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests 
B) despite compromise and accommodation,power is concentrated among high-status groups 
C) despite the concentration of power in society,shifts in the distribution of power do occur 
D) despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life,the state exerts a powerful,independent influence on political life 
E) none of these choices

Question 8

Vladimir Lenin,the Bolshevik leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917,represents an example of which type of authority according to Max Weber?

Accepted Answer

A) traditional authority 
B) charismatic authority 
C) legal-rational authority 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) traditional authority 
B) charismatic authority 
C) legal-rational authority 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 9

What is a liberal democracy?

Accepted Answer

A liberal democracy is a count

Question 10

What type of authority involves the widespread belief that a family's right to monopolize leadership derives from the will of a God?

Accepted Answer

A) individual 
B) traditional 
C) legal-rational 
D) charismatic 
A) individual 
B) traditional 
C) legal-rational 
D) charismatic

Question 11

Experiments with electronic public meetings show that they:

Accepted Answer

A) substantially increase political participation 
B) substantially decrease political participation 
C) would involve no more than a third of the population even if the technology were available to everyone 
D) would involve no more than a third of the population even if the technology were available to half the population 
E) none of these choices 
A) substantially increase political participation 
B) substantially decrease political participation 
C) would involve no more than a third of the population even if the technology were available to everyone 
D) would involve no more than a third of the population even if the technology were available to half the population 
E) none of these choices

Question 12

In modern democracies,citizens do not control the state directly.Which of the following is (are)(a)means of controlling the state in modern democracies?

Accepted Answer

A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) mass media 
D) public opinion 
E) all of these choices 
A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) mass media 
D) public opinion 
E) all of these choices

Question 13

Political organizations are utilized by citizens to control the state in modern democracies.Which organization is formed by special interest groups to advise and influence politicians?

Accepted Answer

A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) political action committees 
D) advisory boards 
E) Washington think-tanks 
A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) political action committees 
D) advisory boards 
E) Washington think-tanks

Question 14

What form of state allows citizens the highest degree of control over the state?

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian 
B) totalitarian 
C) democratic 
D) charismatic 
E) all of these choices 
A) authoritarian 
B) totalitarian 
C) democratic 
D) charismatic 
E) all of these choices

Question 15

With 4.5% of the world's population,the United States accounts for about how much total military expenditure in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) one-eighth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-third 
D) three-fourths 
E) nearly all of military expenditures in the world. 
A) one-eighth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-third 
D) three-fourths 
E) nearly all of military expenditures in the world.

Question 16

According to Brym and Lie,political sociology has made good progress since the 1950s.Each theory they discuss has made useful contributions.For example,pluralist theory has contributed to our understanding of how:

Accepted Answer

A) democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests 
B) despite compromise and accommodation,power is concentrated among high-status groups 
C) despite the concentration of power in society,shifts in the distribution of power do occur 
D) despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life,the state exerts a powerful,independent influence on political life 
E) none of these choices 
A) democratic politics is about compromise and the accommodation of group interests 
B) despite compromise and accommodation,power is concentrated among high-status groups 
C) despite the concentration of power in society,shifts in the distribution of power do occur 
D) despite the influence of the distribution of power on political life,the state exerts a powerful,independent influence on political life 
E) none of these choices

Question 17

Which political organization competes for control of the government in regular elections and puts forward policy alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) political revolution 
D) mass media 
E) public opinion 
A) political parties 
B) lobbies 
C) political revolution 
D) mass media 
E) public opinion

Question 18

Power is ____ when people regard its use as valid or justified.

Accepted Answer

A) institutionalized 
B) legitimate 
C) illegitimate 
D) coercive 
E) unorganized 
A) institutionalized 
B) legitimate 
C) illegitimate 
D) coercive 
E) unorganized

Question 19

A special type of interstate war,which involves a colony engaging in armed conflict with an imperial power to gain independence,is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) colonial war. 
B) civil war. 
C) societal war. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above. 
A) colonial war. 
B) civil war. 
C) societal war. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 20

An attempt by many people to overthrow existing political institutions and establish new ones is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) political change 
B) collective behavior 
C) political revolution 
D) charismatic authority 
E) charismatic revival 
A) political change 
B) collective behavior 
C) political revolution 
D) charismatic authority 
E) charismatic revival

Exam 14: Politics

According to Max Weber,which type of authority is derived from respect for law,and is typical of modern societies?

The creation of a new democracy guarantees protection of rights and freedoms.

According to power resource theory,change in the distribution of power between major classes partly accounts for the fortunes of different political parties.However,class is not the only factor that distinguishes political parties.Another factor that influences parties is:

In the United States,citizens have to overcome a major structural barrier to voting,namely:

Groups that seek to influence politicians through their members' votes,organizing skills,and campaign contributions are

The private sphere of social life that is regulated by the state but not organized by it is called:

According to Brym and Lie,political sociology has made good progress since the 1950s.Each theory they discuss has made useful contributions.For example,elite theory has contributed to our understanding of how:

Vladimir Lenin,the Bolshevik leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917,represents an example of which type of authority according to Max Weber?

What is a liberal democracy?

What type of authority involves the widespread belief that a family's right to monopolize leadership derives from the will of a God?

Experiments with electronic public meetings show that they:

In modern democracies,citizens do not control the state directly.Which of the following is (are)(a)means of controlling the state in modern democracies?

Political organizations are utilized by citizens to control the state in modern democracies.Which organization is formed by special interest groups to advise and influence politicians?

What form of state allows citizens the highest degree of control over the state?

With 4.5% of the world's population,the United States accounts for about how much total military expenditure in the world?

According to Brym and Lie,political sociology has made good progress since the 1950s.Each theory they discuss has made useful contributions.For example,pluralist theory has contributed to our understanding of how:

Which political organization competes for control of the government in regular elections and puts forward policy alternatives?

Power is ____ when people regard its use as valid or justified.

A special type of interstate war,which involves a colony engaging in armed conflict with an imperial power to gain independence,is referred to as:

An attempt by many people to overthrow existing political institutions and establish new ones is a(n):

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