Question 1

In the United States

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A) the economic activity of corporations is far greater than that of government. 
B) most economic production occurs in the government sector. 
C) government assistance to corporations is limited to periods of crisis. 
D) the government does nothing to shape economic life. 
A) the economic activity of corporations is far greater than that of government. 
B) most economic production occurs in the government sector. 
C) government assistance to corporations is limited to periods of crisis. 
D) the government does nothing to shape economic life.

Question 2

In Western European nations, including Italy, France, and Sweden, which political and economic system is common?

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A) state capitalism 
B) pure socialism 
C) welfare capitalism 
D) pure capitalism 
A) state capitalism 
B) pure socialism 
C) welfare capitalism 
D) pure capitalism

Question 3

African American men were granted the right to vote in

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A) 1830. 
B) 1870. 
C) 1920. 
D) 1960. 
A) 1830. 
B) 1870. 
C) 1920. 
D) 1960.

Question 4

The social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services is

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A) the economy. 
B) government. 
C) politics. 
D) religion. 
A) the economy. 
B) government. 
C) politics. 
D) religion.

Question 5

Which of the following countries is currently ruled by a monarchy?

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A) the United States 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) France 
D) Italy 
A) the United States 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) France 
D) Italy

Question 6

You probably approve of the operation of WalMart if you support

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A) state capitalism. 
B) pure capitalism. 
C) pure socialism. 
D) businesses that are family owned and operated. 
A) state capitalism. 
B) pure capitalism. 
C) pure socialism. 
D) businesses that are family owned and operated.

Question 7

Explain the essential insight offered by the conservative, liberal, and radical-left approaches to this country's political economy. How might our country learn from each model to advance the cause of democracy?

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-Radical-Left View: Efforts to reform th

Question 8

In the 2012 presidential election,

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A) women were slightly more likely to vote than men were. 
B) men were far more likely to support the Democratic candidate. 
C) women were far more likely to support the Republican candidate. 
D) a much larger percentage of men than women voted. 
A) women were slightly more likely to vote than men were. 
B) men were far more likely to support the Democratic candidate. 
C) women were far more likely to support the Republican candidate. 
D) a much larger percentage of men than women voted.

Question 9

Which term refers to a giant corporation composed of many smaller corporations?

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A) oligopoly 
B) conglomerate 
C) monopoly 
D) oligarchy 
A) oligopoly 
B) conglomerate 
C) monopoly 
D) oligarchy

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A) Conservatives but never liberals favor using government power. 
B) Liberals but never conservatives favor using government power. 
C) Both conservatives and liberals try to use the power of government, but for different goals. 
D) Neither conservatives nor liberals favor the use of government power. 
A) Conservatives but never liberals favor using government power. 
B) Liberals but never conservatives favor using government power. 
C) Both conservatives and liberals try to use the power of government, but for different goals. 
D) Neither conservatives nor liberals favor the use of government power.

Question 11

Which term refers to organizations formed by special-interest groups to raise and spend money in support of political goals?

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A) fund raisers 
B) political action committees (PACs) 
C) soft money boards 
D) lobbyists 
A) fund raisers 
B) political action committees (PACs) 
C) soft money boards 
D) lobbyists

Question 12

Assume a member of the Kodak Corporation's board of directors also serves on the boards of other camera manufacturers, such as Nikon and Fuji. This pattern would illustrate the operation of

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A) an oligopoly. 
B) a plutocracy. 
C) an oligarchy. 
D) an interlocking directorate. 
A) an oligopoly. 
B) a plutocracy. 
C) an oligarchy. 
D) an interlocking directorate.

Question 13

Capitalism is an economic system in which natural resources and the means of producing goods and services are

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A) government owned. 
B) owned equally by the government and private interests. 
C) privately owned. 
D) owned by political parties. 
A) government owned. 
B) owned equally by the government and private interests. 
C) privately owned. 
D) owned by political parties.

Question 14

Compare and contrast the economic models of capitalism and socialism. Use the ideas of Adam Smith and Karl Marx in your answer.

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-According to the Scottish economist Ada

Question 15

About what percentage of eligible voters actually voted in the 2012 presidential election?

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A) 98 percent 
B) 78 percent 
C) 57 percent 
D) 38 percent 
A) 98 percent 
B) 78 percent 
C) 57 percent 
D) 38 percent

In the United States

In Western European nations, including Italy, France, and Sweden, which political and economic system is common?

African American men were granted the right to vote in

The social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services is

Which of the following countries is currently ruled by a monarchy?

You probably approve of the operation of WalMart if you support

Explain the essential insight offered by the conservative, liberal, and radical-left approaches to this country's political economy. How might our country learn from each model to advance the cause of democracy?

In the 2012 presidential election,

Which term refers to a giant corporation composed of many smaller corporations?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which term refers to organizations formed by special-interest groups to raise and spend money in support of political goals?

Assume a member of the Kodak Corporation's board of directors also serves on the boards of other camera manufacturers, such as Nikon and Fuji. This pattern would illustrate the operation of

Capitalism is an economic system in which natural resources and the means of producing goods and services are

Compare and contrast the economic models of capitalism and socialism. Use the ideas of Adam Smith and Karl Marx in your answer.

About what percentage of eligible voters actually voted in the 2012 presidential election?

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Exam 10: Economy and Politics

In the United States

In Western European nations, including Italy, France, and Sweden, which political and economic system is common?

African American men were granted the right to vote in

The social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services is

Which of the following countries is currently ruled by a monarchy?

You probably approve of the operation of WalMart if you support

Explain the essential insight offered by the conservative, liberal, and radical-left approaches to this country's political economy. How might our country learn from each model to advance the cause of democracy?

In the 2012 presidential election,

Which term refers to a giant corporation composed of many smaller corporations?

Which of the following statements is correct?

Which term refers to organizations formed by special-interest groups to raise and spend money in support of political goals?

Assume a member of the Kodak Corporation's board of directors also serves on the boards of other camera manufacturers, such as Nikon and Fuji. This pattern would illustrate the operation of

Capitalism is an economic system in which natural resources and the means of producing goods and services are

Compare and contrast the economic models of capitalism and socialism. Use the ideas of Adam Smith and Karl Marx in your answer.

About what percentage of eligible voters actually voted in the 2012 presidential election?

Sociology: Studying Social Problems

Poverty and Wealth

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Gender Inequality

Aging and Inequality

Crime, Violence, and Criminal Justice

Sexuality

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Physical and Mental Health

Work and the Workplace

Family Life

Education

Urban Life

Population and Global Inequality

Technology and the Environment

War and Terrorism

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