Questions and Answers
Please define representative democracy.
A government wherein citizens elect officials to represent their interests.
What is the difference between an oligarchy and a monarchy?
Members of an oligarchy do not necessarily achieve their status based on ties to noble ancestry, while members of a monarchy do.
Over the past decades, what has happened to the turnout of minority voters?
Steadily increased.
From the functionalist perspective, which of the following is NOT a purpose of government?
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How did Max Weber define power?
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Which sociological perspective would consider activism such as Occupy Wall Street and Teacher's Union rallies undesirable?
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Power that is legitimized by rules, regulations, and laws is called?
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Which sociological perspective would be most interested in examining the lobbying movement?
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What was the significance of the famous case Reynolds v. Sims?
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Queen Noor of Jordan is a leader of which form of government?
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From which sociological perspective do Juan's thoughts on revolutions come from?
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Kendra believes in:
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Communist regimes, which attempt to control all aspects of citizens' lives, are examples of which form of government?
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Power legitimized on the basis of long-standing customs is called?
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Hitler was an example of what kind of authority?
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Power legitimized on the basis of a leader's exceptional personal qualities is known as?
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Which sociologist studied the power elite and wrote the book entitled Who Rules America?
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Which of the following contributes to lower percentage voter turnout from those who come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds?
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Which sociologist saw political conflict as the only means of promoting positive change for the underprivileged?
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Which of the following best defines the term patrimonialism?
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Study Notes
Representative Democracy
- Citizens elect officials to represent their interests in government.
Oligarchy vs. Monarchy
- Oligarchy members do not derive power from noble ancestry, while monarchs do.
Minority Voter Turnout
- Over the past decades, the participation of minority voters in elections has steadily increased.
Government Functions
- Lobbying for domestic corporate interests is not considered a purpose of government from a functionalist perspective.
Max Weber's Definition of Power
- Defined as the ability to exercise one's will over others.
Functionalism and Activism
- Functionalism views activism, like Occupy Wall Street, as undesirable since it forces political change.
Legitimate Power Types
- Power legitimized by rules, regulations, and laws is termed Rational-Legal.
Lobbying and Sociological Perspectives
- The lobbying movement is best examined through the lens of symbolic interactionism.
Reynolds v. Sims Significance
- The case reaffirmed the principle that each person's vote should carry equal weight.
Queen Noor of Jordan
- Represents a constitutional monarchy form of government.
Conflict Theory Perspective
- Juan's belief in revolutions as necessary for preserving liberty and redistributing wealth aligns with conflict theory.
Kendra's Beliefs
- Kendra advocates for anarchy, opposing any governing force in people's lives.
Totalitarian Dictatorship
- Communist regimes exemplify totalitarianism by controlling all aspects of citizens’ lives.
Traditional Authority
- Authority based on long-standing customs is classified as traditional power.
Hitler's Authority
- Hitler is an example of charismatic authority, which is based on a leader’s exceptional personal qualities.
G. William Domhoff
- Sociologist known for studying the power elite and author of "Who Rules America?"
Socioeconomic Background and Voter Turnout
- Lower socioeconomic individuals often face job-related obstacles that hinder voting participation.
Political Conflict and Positive Change
- Karl Marx viewed political conflict as vital for promoting positive change for the underprivileged.
Patrimonialism Defined
- A form of authority where military and administrative factions enforce the ruler’s power.
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