Question 1

What did Max Weber value most about multiparty democracy?

Accepted Answer

Max Weber valued multiparty democracy for its ability to generate quality leadership, as it allows for competition and the emergence of capable leaders.

Question 2

In a 2011 survey,the following question was asked: "What is more important-that everyone be free to pursue their life's goals without government interference,or that the state play an active role in guaranteeing that nobody else is in need?" What percentage of American respondents favored the first option?

Accepted Answer

In the 2011 survey, 58 percent of American respondents favored the option that everyone be free to pursue their life's goals without government interference.

Question 3

Alexandria is a Democrat running as an incumbent for a seat in the House of Representatives.According to the textbook,which of the following is the most likely scenario?

Accepted Answer

Incumbents typically have an advantage in elections, and they often spend more money than their challengers.

Question 4

Samantha is a researcher who studies economic change.Her work shows clearly how forces of worldwide economic competition are changing the nature of the work we do.What term do sociologists use to describe the process she studies?

Accepted Answer

Sociologists use the term "globalization" to describe the process of worldwide economic competition and its impact on the nature of work.

Question 5

Elizabeth is a member of the National Organization for Women (NOW).She would most likely try to lobby for which of the following issues?

Accepted Answer

The National Organization for Women (NOW) focuses on advocating for women's rights and gender equality, making gender equality in the workplace a primary issue they would lobby for.

Question 6

Premodern systems of production were mainly based on

Accepted Answer

Premodern systems of production were primarily based on agriculture, as societies relied heavily on farming and related activities for sustenance and economic activity before the industrial revolution.

Question 7

What is the role of interest groups,according to pluralist theories of modern democracy?

Accepted Answer

Interest groups represent the voice of the people and establish a balance of power, according to pluralist theories of modern democracy.

Question 8

Why do roughly half of all Americans believe that government is too large?

Accepted Answer

Many Americans believe the government is too large due to a general low level of trust in government, which influences their perception of government size and efficiency.

Question 9

At the end of 2017,what percentage of Americans said they could trust the government in Washington always or most of the time?

Accepted Answer

At the end of 2017, only 18 percent of Americans said they could trust the government in Washington always or most of the time, reflecting a low level of trust in the government.

Question 10

President Dwight David Eisenhower,who had been supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II,warned in his presidential farewell address

Accepted Answer

Eisenhower's farewell address famously warned of the potential dangers of the "military-industrial complex," cautioning against the undue influence of a powerful military and defense industry on government policy.

Question 11

Teresa is a staunch believer in the right to own guns.She recently joined the National Rifle Association,a group that attempts to persuade legislators to pass laws that will protect Americans' right to own guns.What do sociologists call this kind of organization?

Accepted Answer

An interest group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy and legislation in favor of its members' interests, such as the National Rifle Association advocating for gun rights.

Question 12

Sophia subscribes to the theory that government policies in a democracy are influenced by the continual processes of bargaining among numerous groups representing different interests.Sophia's ideas could best be described as

Accepted Answer

Sophia's ideas align with the pluralist theory, which emphasizes the influence of various interest groups in shaping government policies through bargaining and negotiation.

Question 13

Why did Max Weber assume that direct democracy is impossible as a means of regular government in large-scale societies?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Identify which of the following descriptions BEST describes a direct democracy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What term refers to carrying out tasks that require mental and physical effort,with the objective of the production of goods and services that cater to human needs?

Accepted Answer

Work is the carrying out of tasks that require mental and physical effort, with the objective of the production of goods and services that cater to human needs.

Question 16

What term do sociologists use to describe the use of science and machinery to achieve greater productive efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge and machinery to improve efficiency and productivity in various fields.

Question 17

According to the textbook,which of the following statements is true about political action committees (PACs)?

Accepted Answer

PACs are significant contributors to congressional elections, often providing more than 40 percent of the funding.

Question 18

U.S.military spending

Accepted Answer

In 2017, U.S. military spending accounted for a significant portion of global military expenditures, approximately 35 percent, making it one of the highest in the world.

Question 19

In 1973,women achieved a legal victory when the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v.Wade that

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade in 1973 recognized that women have a constitutional right to privacy, which includes the right to choose to have an abortion.

Question 20

Many sociologists argue that large numbers of Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S.political system today because

Accepted Answer

The dissatisfaction stems from the perception that while capitalism generates wealth, it is not distributed equitably, leading to social and economic inequalities.

Quiz 13: Politics and Economic Life