Question 1

Most leaders do not want to base their power on force alone;they seek to legitimize their power by turning it into______________,which is the power that people accept as legitimate rather than coercive.

Accepted Answer

Legitimacy and acceptance of power as authoritative is what separates it from coercive power. Control and leverage still rely on force or manipulation, while political influence may not necessarily be accepted as legitimate or authoritative.

Question 2

The continual interplay of race and gender that reinforces traditional structures of power in contemporary societies is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The term that best represents the continual interplay of race and gender that reinforces traditional structures of power in contemporary societies is known as racialized patriarchy. This term highlights the intersectionality of race and gender and how they are used to maintain systems of power and oppression. The term "routinized sexism" reflects only the gender component and does not encompass the racial aspect of power structures. "Racism" only focuses on race and not the interplay between race and gender. "Gendered matriarchy" does not reflect the current power structures in most societies, as most positions of power are held by men, not women.

Question 3

According to Weber,______________is power that is legitimized on the basis of long-standing custom.

Accepted Answer

Weber defines traditional authority as power that is legitimized on the basis of long-standing custom, traditions, and historical precedent. It refers to the authority of a ruler who inherits the right to rule from his or her ancestors and is accepted by the people as a legitimate ruler. Such authority is based on custom and tradition, rather than on rational-legal or charismatic grounds.

Question 4

Sociologist Max Weber outlined three ideal types of authority,which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Coercive authority is not one of Weber's ideal types of authority. The three ideal types of authority outlined by Weber are charismatic authority, traditional authority, and rational-legal authority.

Question 5

War is a form of______________by people who are seeking to promote their cause or resist social policies or practices that they consider oppressive.

Accepted Answer

War is a form of collective violence, where a group of people or a nation take up arms against another group or nation to promote their own cause or to resist social policies or practices that they consider to be oppressive. This can result in significant loss of life and resources, and often has long-lasting effects on the individuals, communities, and nations involved.

Question 6

The______________is the political entity that possesses a legitimate monopoly over the use of force within its territory to achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

The state is defined as the political entity that possesses a legitimate monopoly over the use of force within its territory to achieve its goals. Government refers to the individuals and institutions that make and enforce public policy, while bureaucracy refers to the administrative organizations within government. The executive branch is one of the three branches of government, responsible for enforcing laws and running the day-to-day operations of government, but it does not necessarily hold a monopoly over the use of force.

Question 7

Political terrorism is actually considered a form of unconventional warfare.It uses intimidation,coercion,threats of harm,and other violence that attempts to bring about a significant change in or overthrow an existing government.

Accepted Answer

Political terrorism aims to create fear and disrupt government operations in order to achieve political goals. It is often committed by non-state actors and can involve acts of violence, sabotage, and assassination.

Question 8

______________ is the area of sociology that examines the nature and consequences of power within or between societies,as well as the social and political conflicts that lead to changes in the allocation of power.

Accepted Answer

Political sociology specifically focuses on power dynamics within societies and how social and political conflicts shape the allocation of power. This distinguishes it from governmental sociology, which focuses on the structures and functions of government, institutional sociology, which examines how organizations function, and cultural sociology, which analyzes culture and its impact on society.

Question 9

Analysis of media coverage has found that the U.S.media has done an inadequate job of covering the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Accepted Answer

Several studies and reports have shown that the U.S. media has done an inadequate job of covering the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This includes a study by the Columbia Journalism Review, which found that the media's coverage was often "inaccurate, incomplete, and at times, sensationalized." Additionally, a report by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) found that the disaster was often overshadowed by other news events and did not receive sufficient coverage.

Question 10

Sociologist G.William Domhoff argues that the media:

Accepted Answer

Sociologist G.William Domhoff argues that the media tend to reflect the biases of those with access to them. This means that the media can be influenced by individuals or groups who have the power to shape their content and agenda. Therefore, the media may not always be neutral and objective in their news coverage.

Question 11

______________ are especially concerned about how the social institutions of politics and the economy operate and how the time that people spend with various forms of media influences their perspectives on life in the global community.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists are specifically concerned with the study of social institutions and their impact on society, including politics and the economy. Additionally, they examine the role of media in shaping culture and societal norms. Therefore, option D is the most accurate choice.

Question 12

______________ is the social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by some people and groups.

Accepted Answer

Politics is the social institution that involves acquiring and exercising power by certain individuals or groups. The government and the military are both aspects of politics, but they are not the primary social institution through which power is acquired and exercised. Economics, while often intertwined with politics, does not primarily involve the acquisition and exercise of power.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding power is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The most basic form of power is not political influence, but rather physical force or coercion. Political influence is a more complex and advanced form of power that typically requires more resources and social structures to be successful.

Question 14

In 2013 Facebook had more than one billion registered users.

Accepted Answer

Facebook announced in 2012 that they had surpassed one billion registered users, and this number continued to grow in 2013.

Question 15

______________ is the ability of persons or groups to achieve their goals despite opposition from others.Through the use of persuasion,authority,or force,some people are able to get others to submit to their demands.

Accepted Answer

Power refers to the ability to achieve one's goals despite opposition from others, which can be accomplished through the use of persuasion, authority, or force. Authority refers specifically to the legitimate right to exercise power, while control and leverage are related concepts but not exactly synonymous with power.

Question 16

British kings and queens historically traced their authority from God.Members of subordinate classes obey a leader's edicts out of economic and political dependency,and sometimes personal loyalty.This example illustrates:

Accepted Answer

This example illustrates traditional authority, as the monarch's authority is based on long-standing traditions and beliefs about the divine right to rule.

Question 17

People have a greater tendency to accept authority as legitimate if they are______________________________________________________________________ dependent on those who hold power.

Accepted Answer

Economically dependent people are more likely to accept authority as legitimate because they rely on those in power for their livelihood.

Question 18

______________ is the formal organization that has the legal and political authority to regulate the relationships among members of a society and between the society and those outside its borders.

Accepted Answer

The formal organization with legal and political authority to regulate relationships within and outside a society is the government. Economics is concerned with the production and distribution of goods and services, politics is concerned with the exercise of power and decision-making processes, and the military is a branch of government responsible for national defense.

Question 19

Since the introduction of the volunteer forces,considerable pressure has been placed on the military to recruit women.In 2011,women made up 14 percent of the total uniformed force.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as per the information provided.

Question 20

More soldiers have died in Iraq and Afghanistan than in either World War I or World War II.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. According to the Department of Defense, as of May 2021, there have been 4,574 deaths in the Iraq War and 2,347 deaths in the Afghanistan War. In comparison, World War I had approximately 116,000 deaths and World War II had approximately 405,000 deaths for the United States.

Quiz 14: Politics and Government in Global Perspective