Question 1

Realists focus on the world as it should be.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A feedback loop is most likely associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioralism
B)  Modernization Theory
C)  Rational-Choice Theory
D)  Systems Theory D

Question 3

__________ wrote Republic.

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A)  Aristotle
B)  Plato
C)  Hans J. Morgenthau
D)  Niccolo Machiavelli B

Question 4

A feedback loop is associated with __________ theory.

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Question 5

Why are capitalists doomed, according to Marx?

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Question 6

Assuming that we can study society scientifically is consistent with which of the following?

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A)  Marxism
B)  Realism
C)  Positivism
D)  Systems theory

Question 7

How are the terms "descriptive" and "normative" different from each other?

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Question 8

Which of the following would be consistent with Confucius's vision of government?

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A)  Immoral behavior by rulers
B)  Participation of the masses
C)  Moral behavior by rulers
D)  Limits on family ties

Question 9

__________ theory would likely predict that democracy might follow a nation once it becomes wealthy.

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Question 10

Karl Marx used the term __________ to refer to everything built on top of the economy.

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A)  the social contract
B)  institutions
C)  behavioralism
D)  superstructure

Question 11

Hobbes imagined a __________ society.

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Question 12

What often happens to poor nations trying to become democratic? Why?

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Question 13

John Locke's theories were more pessimistic than Thomas Hobbes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best undermines the Marxist argument?

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A)  Capitalist society's frequently collapse.
B)  Socialism is the natural replacement of capitalism.
C)  Capitalism has survived major stock market crashes.
D)  India has a democratic government.

Question 15

Gross Domestic Product is frequently used to assess __________.

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A)  wealth
B)  health care
C)  education
D)  systems

Question 16

David Easton is most associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioralism
B)  Marxism
C)  Systems Theory
D)  Modernization Theory

Question 17

The German term __________ refers to the spirit of the times.

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Question 18

What were the advantages and disadvantages of the behavioral approach to studying politics? Evaluate some problems with this approach.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a key component to systems theory?

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A)  Feedback
B)  Modernization
C)  Positivism
D)  The superstructure

Question 20

Contrast the Contractualists' state of nature and the consequences of each vision.

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Exam 2: Theories