Question 1

List and discuss the six activities considered typical functions of meso-level political institutions. Provide an example of each.

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Question 2

List and discuss the five characteristics shared by ideal-type democracies presented in the text.

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Question 3

List and discuss the three types of authorities discussed in the text. Provide an example of each.

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Question 4

Compare and contrast interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on power. Provide an example of each.

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Question 5

According to the text, many social scientists base their views on power on Weber's classic definition. List and discuss the three perspectives that build on Weber's analysis of power presented in the text.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast planned and market economic systems. Provide examples.

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Question 7

According to the text, what are revolutions and when are they likely to take place?

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Question 8

Compare and contrast communism and democratic socialism. Provide examples.

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Question 9

Briefly discuss the functionalist and conflict theory explanations of the social factors that can lead to war presented in the text.

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Quiz 13: Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege