Question 1

Preindustrial societies,explained Max Weber,are characterized by having:&#10;A)mostly traditional authority.&#10;B)mostly rational-legal authority.&#10;C)mostly charismatic authority.&#10;D)no authority at all.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber argued that preindustrial societies were predominantly characterized by traditional authority, which is based on long-established customs and beliefs that are handed down from generation to generation. This type of authority rests on the sanctity of tradition and the legitimacy of the ancestors, rather than on individual merit or reason. In such societies, authority figures are typically religious or familial leaders who are respected because of their age, wisdom, and ancestral ties. Rational-legal and charismatic authority are more typical of modern societies.

Question 2

In 2006,about what share of the world's people lived in countries that can be considered politically &#34;free?&#34;&#10;A)6 percent&#10;B)26 percent&#10;C)43 percent&#10;D)66 percent

Accepted Answer

According to the Freedom House's 2006 report, around 43 percent of the world's population lived in countries that were considered politically "free." This means that these countries had free and fair elections, a vibrant civil society, and independent media. The remaining countries were either "partly free" or "not free," meaning they had varying levels of restrictions on political rights and civil liberties.

Question 3

Socialist societies base their claim to democracy on:&#10;A)people having personal liberty.&#10;B)meeting the basic needs of all.&#10;C)maintaining public order.&#10;D)their high living standards.

Accepted Answer

Socialist societies base their claim to democracy on meeting the basic needs of all, which includes access to education, healthcare, housing, and other basic necessities. This is because socialists believe that without meeting these basic needs, individuals cannot fully participate in democracy and exercise their rights and freedoms. Personal liberty, public order, and high living standards may also be important in a socialist society, but they are not the primary basis for democracy.

Question 4

The sociologist closely associated with the power-elite model is C.Wright Mills.

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills is closely associated with the power-elite model, as he discussed in his book "The Power Elite".

Question 5

Which of the following nations comes closest to having a political system that is &#34;totalitarian&#34;?&#10;A)Mexico&#10;B)France&#10;C)North Korea&#10;D)Japan

Accepted Answer

North Korea is widely considered to be a totalitarian state, characterized by a single-party rule, concentration of power in the hands of the leader, limited freedom of speech and other civil liberties, and control over all aspects of daily life. Mexico, France, and Japan, on the other hand, have democratic political systems and are not considered to be totalitarian.

Question 6

Identify four factors that encourage political revolution.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Traditional authority gains importance as a society becomes industrialized.

Accepted Answer

As a society becomes industrialized, traditional authority tends to lose importance as it is replaced by legal-rational authority based on laws, rules, and procedures.

Question 8

Which nations in the world today claim to be democratic?&#10;A)All low-income nations&#10;B)No nations&#10;C)Most high-income nations&#10;D)All nations

Accepted Answer

Most high-income nations claim to be democratic. However, not all nations claim to be democratic and there are some high-income nations such as Saudi Arabia that are not democratic. All low-income nations cannot be democratic because they lack the economic and social infrastructure required for democracy to function effectively.

Question 9

While those running for American President often demonstrate their religiousity,those running for Canadian Prime Minister are more likely to emphasize:&#10;A)intellectualism&#10;B)emotional sensitivity&#10;C)fitness&#10;D)maturity

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Ontario,New Brunswick,Nova Scotia and Quebec entered Canadian Confederation in:&#10;A)1776&#10;B)1867&#10;C)1899&#10;D)1903

Accepted Answer

The British North America Act, which established the Canadian Confederation, was passed by the British Parliament in 1867. Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec were the first four provinces to join the Confederation.

Deck 17: C: Politics and Government