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What is the main function of the state according to the functionalist approach?
What is the main function of the state according to the functionalist approach?
What is a weakness highlighted by neo-Marxists regarding the state?
What is a weakness highlighted by neo-Marxists regarding the state?
According to the organizational approach, what does the state include?
According to the organizational approach, what does the state include?
What is a distinguishing feature between state and civil society according to the organizational approach?
What is a distinguishing feature between state and civil society according to the organizational approach?
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In the context of state government, what is a characteristic of managers of the state?
In the context of state government, what is a characteristic of managers of the state?
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What key feature defines the state according to the organizational approach (3)?
What key feature defines the state according to the organizational approach (3)?
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Which theory proposes that the state cannot be understood separately from the economic structure of society?
Which theory proposes that the state cannot be understood separately from the economic structure of society?
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Which feminist perspective argues that state power reflects a deeper structure of oppression in the form of patriarchy?
Which feminist perspective argues that state power reflects a deeper structure of oppression in the form of patriarchy?
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Which type of state is characterized by minimal state intervention in the economy and society?
Which type of state is characterized by minimal state intervention in the economy and society?
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Which perspective on the role of the state was held by classical liberals?
Which perspective on the role of the state was held by classical liberals?
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Which historical example is given for the minimal state ideal of classical liberals?
Which historical example is given for the minimal state ideal of classical liberals?
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Which political movement supports the idea of a totalitarian state?
Which political movement supports the idea of a totalitarian state?
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What is the primary role of a minimal state, according to the New Right?
What is the primary role of a minimal state, according to the New Right?
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What is the main goal of a developmental state's intervention in the economy?
What is the main goal of a developmental state's intervention in the economy?
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Which type of state primarily focuses on broad social restructuring?
Which type of state primarily focuses on broad social restructuring?
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Who are some notable advocates of the minimal state concept?
Who are some notable advocates of the minimal state concept?
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What do minimal states leave to individuals or civil society?
What do minimal states leave to individuals or civil society?
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Which countries are examples of developmental states during earlier parts of the 20th century?
Which countries are examples of developmental states during earlier parts of the 20th century?
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of a totalitarian state?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a totalitarian state?
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What is the characteristic of a religious state, as described in the text?
What is the characteristic of a religious state, as described in the text?
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Which of the following is an example of a totalitarian state?
Which of the following is an example of a totalitarian state?
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Which of the following is an example of a religious state?
Which of the following is an example of a religious state?
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What is the characteristic of totalitarian states regarding their focus on the individual?
What is the characteristic of totalitarian states regarding their focus on the individual?
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What is the characteristic of a religious state regarding the advancement of human civilization?
What is the characteristic of a religious state regarding the advancement of human civilization?
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According to the idealist approach, what is the main characteristic of the family in social life?
According to the idealist approach, what is the main characteristic of the family in social life?
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Which approach to the state emphasizes the role and purpose of the state as an ethical community?
Which approach to the state emphasizes the role and purpose of the state as an ethical community?
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In which realm of social life does the idealist approach emphasize placing one's own interests ahead of others?
In which realm of social life does the idealist approach emphasize placing one's own interests ahead of others?
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Which approach to the state focuses on its institutions and organizations?
Which approach to the state focuses on its institutions and organizations?
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What is the main characteristic of the state in the idealist approach?
What is the main characteristic of the state in the idealist approach?
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