Chapter 11 Practice Questions OER WORKBOOK

Question 1

In the U.S., political participation correlates with which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 2

When it comes to political ideology in the U.S., the majority of people are conservative.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Interlocking directorates allow corporate board members to share information, form alliances and consolidate power.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which factors are correlated with higher voter turnout in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

_____ occurs when private citizens commit acts of terrorism against others in their society, such as hate crimes.

Accepted Answer

Vigiliante terrorism

Question 6

Marx noted that as the division of labor grew, workers became separated from the fruits of their labor, resulting in

Accepted Answer

alienation.

Question 7

A system of government in which the leader inherits their position is called a

Accepted Answer

monarchy.

Question 8

According to the power elite theory, the power elite social network controls all but

Accepted Answer

the education system.

Question 9

The form of society in which the economy in whch machines and factories became the primary means of production is

Accepted Answer

industrial society.

Question 10

War within a nation is called ______, while war between nations is called ______.

Accepted Answer

civil war; international war

Question 11

When a police officer pulls you over to you a ticket, you comply because they have authority.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Followers of cult leader, Jim Jones, were devoted to him because they felt he was god-like. This demonstrates

Accepted Answer

charismatic authority.

Question 13

Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, gained power through a series of formal rules. He has

Accepted Answer

rational-legal authority.

Question 14

An economic system in which people pursue profit and assets are held privately, is called

Accepted Answer

capitalism.

Question 15

A system of government in which power is held by one person, whose decisions are not subject to oversight is called

Accepted Answer

an autocracy.

Question 16

Rates of voting is more common in the U.S. in comparison to other postindustrial democracies.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

In social democracies,

Accepted Answer

all of the above.

Question 18

Max can compel others to follow his commands even if they don't wish to do so. Max has

Accepted Answer

power.

Question 19

An economic system in which assets are government controlled and equality is promoted is called

Accepted Answer

socialism.

Question 20

The Queen of England inherited her position from her father when he died. This demonstrates

Accepted Answer

traditional authority.

Question 21

______ occurs when governments and financial markets integrate through international trade into a single world market.

Accepted Answer

Globalization

Question 22

Genocide is a form of

Accepted Answer

state terrorism.

Question 23

The theory of power which states power is distributed among many groups and we all have access.

Accepted Answer

pluralist theory

Question 24

The part of the economy that provides services and includes clerical work, and jobs in health care and teaching is the

Accepted Answer

tertiary sector.

Question 25

A form of government in which people elect officials to represent them in legislative votes.

Accepted Answer

representative democracy

Chapter 11 Practice Questions OER WORKBOOK

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Chapter 11 Practice Questions OER WORKBOOK

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