Question 1

Discuss an example of findings of critical legal anthropologists.

Accepted Answer

One example of findings from critical legal anthropologists is their examination of how legal systems can perpetuate inequality and marginalization. For instance, critical legal anthropologists have studied how indigenous communities have been disenfranchised by colonial legal systems, which have often failed to recognize or respect their traditional forms of governance and justice. Through their research, critical legal anthropologists have highlighted how these legal systems have contributed to the dispossession of indigenous lands and resources, as well as the erosion of indigenous cultural practices and identities.

Furthermore, critical legal anthropologists have also examined how legal frameworks can reinforce power imbalances within societies. They have investigated how laws and legal processes can be used to maintain the dominance of certain social groups while marginalizing others. For example, they have analyzed how gender-based discrimination is perpetuated through legal systems, leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities for women and other marginalized groups.

Overall, the findings of critical legal anthropologists shed light on the ways in which legal systems can serve to uphold and perpetuate social injustices, and their work is crucial in advocating for more equitable and inclusive legal frameworks.

Question 2

Influence refers to a way of gaining a desired end without the use of force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The use of prisons to punish people emerged only with the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Summarize the cause of the Tisza River crisis, its environmental effects, and the political reactions to it.

Accepted Answer

The Tisza River crisis was caused by a c

Question 5

What does Benedict Anderson's concept of "imagined communities" mean and what are three examples of how states attempt to create a sense of political unity from diversity?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Anderson's concept of "imagined

Question 6

Japan's crime rate is lower than the United States' crime rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The country of ________________ imprisons more people than any other country in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) Russia 
B) the United States 
C) Japan 
D) France 
E) Mexico 
A) Russia 
B) the United States 
C) Japan 
D) France 
E) Mexico

Question 8

Australia's juvenile justice system is an example of a legal system that has managed to avoid discrimination against Aboriginal peoples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A __________ is a requirement that a certain number of leadership positions be reserved for women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a requirement that a...

Question 10

Describe trial by ordeal and compare it with the court system/trial by jury.

Accepted Answer

Trial by ordeal was a method of determin

Question 11

Cross-national review of women's leadership roles in states indicates that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the number of women leaders is proportional to their numbers in the population 
B) many women leaders have attained a prominent position due to their relationships with men 
C) women leaders are generally associated with feminist political agendas 
D) countries in all world regions except Asia have had women as heads of state 
E) states with the highest levels of education have the most women leaders 
A) the number of women leaders is proportional to their numbers in the population 
B) many women leaders have attained a prominent position due to their relationships with men 
C) women leaders are generally associated with feminist political agendas 
D) countries in all world regions except Asia have had women as heads of state 
E) states with the highest levels of education have the most women leaders

Question 12

While there are many examples of women leaders in states, anthropologists have found no examples of women leaders in other forms of political organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tribal headman?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is responsible for internal conflict resolution. 
B)  Authority is based on power rather than persuasion. 
C)  The position is hereditary. 
D)  He has more responsibilities than the leader of a chiefdom. 
E)  It is a full-time commitment. 
A)  He is responsible for internal conflict resolution. 
B)  Authority is based on power rather than persuasion. 
C)  The position is hereditary. 
D)  He has more responsibilities than the leader of a chiefdom. 
E)  It is a full-time commitment.

Question 14

Discuss two differences between the political organization of bands and states.

Accepted Answer

The political organization of bands and

Question 15

The number of people in prison per 100,000 people in a country is referred to as the __________ rate .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of people in prison per...

Question 16

Summarize what anthropologists know about women's roles in political leadership in bands, tribes, chiefdoms and states. Discuss two ethnographic examples.

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists have found that women's

Question 17

The band form of organization most characterizes the __________ mode of livelihood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The band form of organization most characterizes...

Question 18

The Kurds are an example of an ethnic group that seeks to form a separate nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The category of big-man/big-woman leadership is most characteristic of which cultural region?

Accepted Answer

A) Central America 
B) Middle East 
C) mainland Southeast Asia 
D) Melanesia and the South Pacific 
E) Japan 
A) Central America 
B) Middle East 
C) mainland Southeast Asia 
D) Melanesia and the South Pacific 
E) Japan

Question 20

Discuss how modes of livelihood relate to forms of political organization

Accepted Answer

The modes of livelihood, or the ways in

Discuss an example of findings of critical legal anthropologists.

Influence refers to a way of gaining a desired end without the use of force.

The use of prisons to punish people emerged only with the state.

Summarize the cause of the Tisza River crisis, its environmental effects, and the political reactions to it.

What does Benedict Anderson's concept of "imagined communities" mean and what are three examples of how states attempt to create a sense of political unity from diversity?

Japan's crime rate is lower than the United States' crime rate.

The country of ________________ imprisons more people than any other country in the world.

Australia's juvenile justice system is an example of a legal system that has managed to avoid discrimination against Aboriginal peoples.

A __________ is a requirement that a certain number of leadership positions be reserved for women.

Describe trial by ordeal and compare it with the court system/trial by jury.

Cross-national review of women's leadership roles in states indicates that __________.

While there are many examples of women leaders in states, anthropologists have found no examples of women leaders in other forms of political organization.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tribal headman?

Discuss two differences between the political organization of bands and states.

The number of people in prison per 100,000 people in a country is referred to as the __________ rate .

Summarize what anthropologists know about women's roles in political leadership in bands, tribes, chiefdoms and states. Discuss two ethnographic examples.

The band form of organization most characterizes the __________ mode of livelihood.

The Kurds are an example of an ethnic group that seeks to form a separate nation.

The category of big-man/big-woman leadership is most characteristic of which cultural region?

Discuss how modes of livelihood relate to forms of political organization

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Exam 10: Political and Legal Systems

Discuss an example of findings of critical legal anthropologists.

Influence refers to a way of gaining a desired end without the use of force.

The use of prisons to punish people emerged only with the state.

Summarize the cause of the Tisza River crisis, its environmental effects, and the political reactions to it.

What does Benedict Anderson's concept of "imagined communities" mean and what are three examples of how states attempt to create a sense of political unity from diversity?

Japan's crime rate is lower than the United States' crime rate.

The country of ________________ imprisons more people than any other country in the world.

Australia's juvenile justice system is an example of a legal system that has managed to avoid discrimination against Aboriginal peoples.

A __________ is a requirement that a certain number of leadership positions be reserved for women.

Describe trial by ordeal and compare it with the court system/trial by jury.

Cross-national review of women's leadership roles in states indicates that __________.

While there are many examples of women leaders in states, anthropologists have found no examples of women leaders in other forms of political organization.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tribal headman?

Discuss two differences between the political organization of bands and states.

The number of people in prison per 100,000 people in a country is referred to as the __________ rate .

Summarize what anthropologists know about women's roles in political leadership in bands, tribes, chiefdoms and states. Discuss two ethnographic examples.

The band form of organization most characterizes the __________ mode of livelihood.

The Kurds are an example of an ethnic group that seeks to form a separate nation.

The category of big-man/big-woman leadership is most characteristic of which cultural region?

Discuss how modes of livelihood relate to forms of political organization

Anthropology and the Study of Culture

The Evolution of Humanity and Culture

Researching Culture

Making a Living

Consumption and Exchange

Reproduction and Human Development

Health, Illness, and Healing

Kinship and Domestic Life

Social Groups and Social Stratification

Communication

Religion

Expressive Culture

People on the Move

People Defining Development

Filters