Exam 14: Politics

Outline the Marxist critique of elite theory.

Canadians are increasingly turning to unconventional means of expressing political action.

According to the textbook, two world powers are most strongly positioned to promote democracy globally.However, factoring in historical and recent support of anti-democratic regimes, which of the following is, in fact, the most likely to be helpful in the global spread of democracy?

North Korea is a nation that strives to regulate all aspects of the citizenry's public and private life.What type of society does North Korea exemplify?

Which theory examines how government officials are power-holders, mainly based upon the fact that they hold political office?

Public opinion refers to the values and attitudes of the adult population as a whole.

In general, what has the power resource theory contributed to sociologists' understandings of political power?

Discuss the postmaterialism school of thought and the links to voting behaviour and unorthodox political action on the part of many Canadians.

What is "the state" and how much influence does it have over the lives of Canadians?

How is state-centred theory different from power resource and elite theories?

On a global basis, approximately what percentage of wartime deaths do civilians account for?

International terror attacks around the world have been decreasing since 2003.

Voters on the right favour a reduced role for government in the economy.Such voters want to see a smaller welfare state and emphasize the importance of individual initiative in promoting economic growth.

Which of the following most exemplifies the regional dynamic in Canadian politics?

Why does it matter to most political sociologists which political party is in power in Canada?

What is the difference between war and terrorism?

As of 2011, approximately what percentage of Members of Parliament and provincial and territorial members of legislative assemblies were women?

Inga lives in a nation that holds a federal election every five years and is fully supportive of its citizens' rights through its constitution and charter of rights and freedoms.What kind of nation does Inga live in?

In general, what has the state-centred theory contributed to sociologists' understandings of political power?

The electoral system utilized in France, Germany, and other continental Western European countries is known as the "list" system.Discuss this process and explain why Canada's major political parties would oppose this system being implemented in Canada.