Exam 13: Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

__________________ theorists believe that the state protects the privileged position of a few, allowing these few to consolidate power.

__________________ theorists focus on symbols and constructions of reality that allow some persons to assume power.

Which of the following types of authority is passed on through the generations?

Deterrence and negotiation are two approaches to avoiding war discussed in the text.

According to pluralist theorists, democratic values can be preserved in a system of multiple, competing elites who determine public policy through a process of bargaining and compromise.

Which of the following philosophers is best known for his observation that "the end justifies the means"?

Although most countries have some form of citizen participation, elections are held in a handful of countries.

According to the text, in which of the following countries is it a violation of the law to fail to vote?

A type of government based on a specific political ideology and run by a single ruling group or party is referred to as a(n):

In the 230 years since the colonies declared independence, the United States has been at war 190 of those years.

War scholars have concluded that no nation in the past century emerged the clear winner in a major war.

In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, voter turnout was:

According to the text, which of the following is not a typical function of meso-level political institutions?

A central question for functionalists is how loyalty to the power of the state is created.

Which of the following economic systems stress individual planning and private ownership of property?

Compare and contrast the pluralist and the power elite views on power.

The United States is an example of a planned or centralized economic system.

Which of the following types of authority is held by leaders who have the expertise to carry out the duties of their positions?

Briefly discuss and give example(s) of how apathy and alienation impact political participation.

_______________ refers to the social institution that determines and exercises power relations in society.