Exam 1: Understanding Politics

Empirical analysis involves explaining various aspects of politics, by using observation and comparison to develop generalizations.

According to the text, which of the following heads of state is most likely to be considered an example of charismatic leadership?

What is the Second face of Power as stated in Table 1.1 of the text?

A country whose success in providing wealth and harmony to its population convinces other countries to follow its example is an example of power exercised through ________.

Efforts by environmental groups to influence Home Depot using product boycotts do not constitute political activities.

Power necessarily means that one individual or group is able to control and manipulate another.

Charismatic authority is based on ________.

In The Republic, the ancient Greek philosopher Plato argued that the common good might be achieved by placing governing power in the hands of a ________.

The pluralist perspective on politics assumes that all actors have an equal amount of political power.

A situation resulting when at least one member of a political group benefits from a group action without having contributed or participated is known as ____________.

The 'tragedy of the commons' may be solved by ________.

As defined in the text, 'persuasion' means _________.

According to the text, 'authority' that is generally accepted by the members of a political community is described as ________.

According to the German sociologist Max Weber, there are three main forms of authority. Which among the following is included as one of these forms?

In the analysis of politics, 'power' is defined as the ability to________.

Which of the following is not discussed in the text as a factor that complicates the pursuit of the common good?

Power cannot be exercised by the 'non-decisions' of influential figures.

What is one important benefit enjoyed by governments that are widely perceived as legitimate by their citizens?

According to the text, there is a 'third face' of power that is often ignored, involving the ability to ________.

According to Max Weber, modern societies are characterized by efficient management and bureaucratic organization and the right to rule is based on rules and procedures rather than the individuals holding authority. This is known as _________.