Question 1

The richest 10% of Russians earned 15 times more than the poorest 10%,making Russia one of the most inegalitarian countries in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The theory that focuses on how variations in the distribution of power affects the fortunes of parties and policies is:

Accepted Answer

A) elite theory 
B) pluralist theory 
C) organizational theory 
D) state-centered theory 
E) none of these choices 
A) elite theory 
B) pluralist theory 
C) organizational theory 
D) state-centered theory 
E) none of these choices

Question 3

The main insight of power resource theory is that:

Accepted Answer

A) power is the most important source of class support 
B) power is a source of organization 
C) change in the distribution of power between major classes influences the level of support for different political parties and the policies they favor 
D) b and c 
E) none of these choices 
A) power is the most important source of class support 
B) power is a source of organization 
C) change in the distribution of power between major classes influences the level of support for different political parties and the policies they favor 
D) b and c 
E) none of these choices

Question 4

When the state supports the creation of anthems,flags,ceremonies,celebrations,and sporting events that stimulate patriotism and help justify existing political arrangements,the state is engaged in making:

Accepted Answer

A) constitutions 
B) laws 
C) ideology 
D) religion 
E) none of these choices 
A) constitutions 
B) laws 
C) ideology 
D) religion 
E) none of these choices

Question 5

A group of cohesive people,led by owners of big business,who self-consciously and cohesively act to advance their common interests are known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) citizens 
B) elite 
C) ruling class 
D) intellectual cadre 
E) coterie 
A) citizens 
B) elite 
C) ruling class 
D) intellectual cadre 
E) coterie

Question 6

The institutions that specialize in the exercise of power and authority are know as:

Accepted Answer

A) forms of authority 
B) civil society 
C) coercive institutions 
D) the state 
E) formal organizations 
A) forms of authority 
B) civil society 
C) coercive institutions 
D) the state 
E) formal organizations

Question 7

In the research conducted by Clawson,Neustadtl,and Scott,corporate PACs overwhelmingly favor the Republican Party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ability to control others,even against their will is called:

Accepted Answer

A) power 
B) authority 
C) influence 
D) politics 
E) social control 
A) power 
B) authority 
C) influence 
D) politics 
E) social control

Question 9

When most people basically agree with how the political system is organized and run,power becomes:

Accepted Answer

A) coercion 
B) visible to all 
C) authority 
D) organization 
E) institutionalized 
A) coercion 
B) visible to all 
C) authority 
D) organization 
E) institutionalized

Question 10

Small groups that occupy the command posts of America's most influential institutions are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) citizens 
B) elites 
C) ruling class 
D) intellectuals 
E) coteries 
A) citizens 
B) elites 
C) ruling class 
D) intellectuals 
E) coteries

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of Weber's types of authority?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

With the passage of the National Registration Act,the percentage of American adults registered to vote increased about ____ between 1995 and 1998.

Accepted Answer

A) 2% 
B) 12% 
C) 22% 
D) 32% 
E) 42% 
A) 2% 
B) 12% 
C) 22% 
D) 32% 
E) 42%

Question 13

The social scientists that studied New Haven politics in the 1950s argued that the city was highly democratic because power was widely dispersed.They showed that few of the prestigious families in New Haven's Social Register were economic leaders in the community.Different groups of people decided various political issues.Which theory is based on this research?

Accepted Answer

A) pluralist theory 
B) elite theory 
C) power resource theory 
D) state-centered theory 
E) state theory 
A) pluralist theory 
B) elite theory 
C) power resource theory 
D) state-centered theory 
E) state theory

Question 14

Which of the following facts suggest that the postmaterialist thesis is wrong?

Accepted Answer

A) Not everyone is rich in the United States 
B) Inequality is not decreasing in the United States 
C) Bread-and-butter issues are still important for most voters. 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices 
A) Not everyone is rich in the United States 
B) Inequality is not decreasing in the United States 
C) Bread-and-butter issues are still important for most voters. 
D) all of these choices 
E) none of these choices

Question 15

What are lobbies?

Accepted Answer

Lobbies are organiza

Question 16

Which type of authority do you believe is the most stable for modern societies? Be sure to illustrate your answer.

Accepted Answer

The most stable type of authority for mo

Question 17

When power is legitimized and institutionalized to the point that people generally accept political operations,power becomes:

Accepted Answer

A) totalitarian 
B) monopolized 
C) authority 
D) ideology 
E) normalized 
A) totalitarian 
B) monopolized 
C) authority 
D) ideology 
E) normalized

Question 18

To create democracies,certain conditions must be met.Which of the following is one important precondition for democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) well organized economic elites 
B) substantial international trade 
C) powerful middle and working classes 
D) bureaucracies 
E) strong religious movements 
A) well organized economic elites 
B) substantial international trade 
C) powerful middle and working classes 
D) bureaucracies 
E) strong religious movements

Question 19

The theory of politics that focuses on how public policy is influenced by the balance of power between different classes,races,or other groups is called:

Accepted Answer

A) elite theory 
B) pluralist theory 
C) organizational theory 
D) power resource theory 
E) state-centered theory 
A) elite theory 
B) pluralist theory 
C) organizational theory 
D) power resource theory 
E) state-centered theory

Question 20

Explain how the institutions of the state and civil society work together to produce or prevent democracy.

Accepted Answer

The institutions of the state and civil

Exam 14: Politics

The richest 10% of Russians earned 15 times more than the poorest 10%,making Russia one of the most inegalitarian countries in the world.

The theory that focuses on how variations in the distribution of power affects the fortunes of parties and policies is:

The main insight of power resource theory is that:

When the state supports the creation of anthems,flags,ceremonies,celebrations,and sporting events that stimulate patriotism and help justify existing political arrangements,the state is engaged in making:

A group of cohesive people,led by owners of big business,who self-consciously and cohesively act to advance their common interests are known as a(n):

The institutions that specialize in the exercise of power and authority are know as:

In the research conducted by Clawson,Neustadtl,and Scott,corporate PACs overwhelmingly favor the Republican Party.

The ability to control others,even against their will is called:

When most people basically agree with how the political system is organized and run,power becomes:

Small groups that occupy the command posts of America's most influential institutions are known as:

Which of the following is NOT one of Weber's types of authority?

With the passage of the National Registration Act,the percentage of American adults registered to vote increased about ____ between 1995 and 1998.

Which of the following facts suggest that the postmaterialist thesis is wrong?

What are lobbies?

Which type of authority do you believe is the most stable for modern societies? Be sure to illustrate your answer.

When power is legitimized and institutionalized to the point that people generally accept political operations,power becomes:

To create democracies,certain conditions must be met.Which of the following is one important precondition for democracy?

The theory of politics that focuses on how public policy is influenced by the balance of power between different classes,races,or other groups is called:

Explain how the institutions of the state and civil society work together to produce or prevent democracy.

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