Question 1

Voter turnout for presidential elections is typically much higher in the United States than in other nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Many conflict theorists, such as C.Wright Mills, argue that

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A)   American society is modeled after a pluralistic concept of democracy.
B)   the United States is governed by a "power elite."
C)   voting in America produces consensus.
D)   voting produces a country "of the people, by the people, and for the people."

Question 3

_____________ argue that the state sometimes pursues policies that are not always in the interests of the capitalist classes.

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A)   Instrumental theorists.
B)   Structural theorists.
C)   Neofunctionalists.
D)   Neofascists.

Question 4

The rise of the state had a number of social consequences, including

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A)   the development of relationships between dominant groups and minority groups.
B)   the end of the social surplus.
C)   the disintegration of heterogeneous societies.
D)   norms and mores became irrelevant.

Question 5

A(n)  __________ is an organization designed to gain control of the government by putting its people in public office.

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A)   interest group
B)   political party
C)   lobby group
D)   political committee

Question 6

Research on CEOs in America's 800 largest corporations shows that the average compensation for CEOs is about ____________ as high as the average worker's compensation.

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A)   twice
B)   three times
C)   ten times
D)   40 times

Question 7

Which of the following best describes women's voting patterns after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because women now had the right to vote, they turned out in huge numbers.
B)   Because women had been taught "the impropriety of voting," voter turnout for women did not equal that for men for many years.
C)   Because women had fought so hard for the right to vote, every eligible woman registered and voted as soon as possible.
D)   Because men threatened to punish women for voting, they were afraid to vote.

Question 8

According to C.Wright Mills, the real rulers of America include

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A)   labor union members.
B)   everyone who can vote.
C)   corporate executives, the military, and high-ranking politicians.
D)   television and radio talk show hosts.

Question 9

Power based on the use of force alone is a permanent condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In large national elections, the probability that any one voter will cast the vote that decides the election is

Accepted Answer

A)   90 percent.
B)   50 percent.
C)   10 percent.
D)   essentially zero.

Question 11

When totalitarian and authoritarian systems of government fail, democratic ones always rise up in their place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sagging employee morale is a major roadblock that stands in the way of profit growth from downsizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A strong organization of groups, networks, and institutions that sustain public life outside the worlds of the state and economy is conducive to democratic life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When people possess authority, they have a recognized and established right to give orders and act as leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In nations with social democratic governments, such as Sweden, the welfare state is expected to provide

Accepted Answer

A)   welfare benefits to the rich.
B)   tax incentives to the poor.
C)   abortions on demand.
D)   a basic standard of living to their citizens.

Question 16

In 2005, the typical chief executive officer (CEO) in a modest-sized U.S. firm received about $2 million in total compensation - nearly 40 times the average U.S. worker's pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Power

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A)   is institutionalized in a patterned, recurrent manner.
B)   is distributed randomly and arbitrarily.
C)   that flows from the individual to organizations and institutions makes the most difference in our lives.
D)   is not a part of stable social arrangements.

Question 18

The state's ultimate basis rests on

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A)   communication.
B)   a government of laws.
C)   force.
D)   compromise.

Exam 9: Political and Economic Power

In 2005, the typical chief executive officer (CEO) in a modest-sized U.S. firm received about $2 million in total compensation - nearly 40 times the average U.S. worker's pay.

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When people possess authority, they have a recognized and established right to give orders and act as leaders.

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The rise of the state had a number of social consequences, including

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_____________ argue that the state sometimes pursues policies that are not always in the interests of the capitalist classes.

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In nations with social democratic governments, such as Sweden, the welfare state is expected to provide

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Research on CEOs in America's 800 largest corporations shows that the average compensation for CEOs is about ____________ as high as the average worker's compensation.

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Sagging employee morale is a major roadblock that stands in the way of profit growth from downsizing.

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Voter turnout for presidential elections is typically much higher in the United States than in other nations.

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Many conflict theorists, such as C.Wright Mills, argue that

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A(n) __________ is an organization designed to gain control of the government by putting its people in public office.

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Power

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When totalitarian and authoritarian systems of government fail, democratic ones always rise up in their place.

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In large national elections, the probability that any one voter will cast the vote that decides the election is

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Power based on the use of force alone is a permanent condition.

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Which of the following best describes women's voting patterns after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

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The state's ultimate basis rests on

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A strong organization of groups, networks, and institutions that sustain public life outside the worlds of the state and economy is conducive to democratic life.

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According to C.Wright Mills, the real rulers of America include

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When people possess authority, they have a recognized and established right to give orders and act as leaders.

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The rise of the state had a number of social consequences, including

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_____________ argue that the state sometimes pursues policies that are not always in the interests of the capitalist classes.

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