Chapter 11 Practice Questions

Question 1

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

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socialism.

Question 2

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

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True

Question 3

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

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representative democracy

Question 4

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

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all of the above

Question 5

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

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traditional authority.

Question 6

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

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capitalism.

Question 7

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

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monarchy.

Question 8

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

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rational-legal authority.

Question 9

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

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charismatic authority.

Question 10

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

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power.

Question 11

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

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the education system.

Question 12

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

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pluralist theory

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