Question 1

Persuasion is a strategy typical of which approach to power?

Accepted Answer

A)  domination
B)  empowerment
C)  direct conflict
D)  deception

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT describe the typical charismatic leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she inspires devotion in their followers.
B)  The leader determines to whom he or she will transfer their power.
C)  Their power is short-lived.
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

Countries with democratic socialism as a form of government are among the most affluent in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a capitalist system,such as in the United States,a small capitalist elite holds disproportionate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ability to control and allocate resources defines which type of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  political power
B)  cultural power
C)  economic power
D)  reward power

Question 6

Max Weber conceived of class as the opportunity related to a person's economic position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Max Weber,_____ is the process members of a dominant status group use to maximize their advantage by excluding non-members from the benefits of membership.

Accepted Answer

A)  social exclusion
B)  social divide
C)  segregation
D)  social closure

Question 8

Economic inequality and the unequal distribution of resources in the United States are some of the more obvious aspects of our stratifications system.But unlike in less-developed countries,our cultural resources are more or less equally distributed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Max Weber defined a person's status as

Accepted Answer

A)  inseparable from class.
B)  existing apart from the individual.
C)  indistinguishable from class.
D)  independent and distinct from class.

Question 10

The major source of presidential campaign contributions is

Accepted Answer

A)  corporations.
B)  wealthy individuals.
C)  anonymous online donors.
D)  foreign donors.

Question 11

Which strategy contributes to empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  convincing and persuasion
B)  rewarding compliance
C)  financial incentive
D)  education and training

Question 12

Based on Max Weber's understanding of status,people who are wealthy and powerful

Accepted Answer

A)  have a guaranteed status.
B)  can have low status.
C)  do not care about status.
D)  always have high status.

Question 13

A system in which women play a secondary role to men and have less than equal access to resources and positions of power is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a matriarchy.
B)  a patriarchy.
C)  an oligarchy.
D)  a plutocracy.

Question 14

The main problem with a highly concentrated economic power in the context of a democracy in the United States is that it can be

Accepted Answer

A)  used to suppress dissent.
B)  used to limit freedom.
C)  converted into political power.
D)  used to bribe politicians.

Question 15

_____ is based on the acceptance of rules and laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal power
B)  Traditional authority
C)  Rational-legal authority
D)  Political power

Question 16

Under the Indian caste system,people must marry within their own caste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Unlike in Europe,in the United States class always corresponds with status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sociologists see social inequality as being rooted in

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of individual effort.
B)  greed.
C)  factors beyond an individual's control.
D)  personal choice.

Question 19

A class system is based on a combination of achievement and ascribed status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How do sociologists view the categories of race,class,and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  inherent and inevitable
B)  natural and biologically determined
C)  unchangeable and perpetual
D)  socially constructed

Exam 5: Power

Under the Indian caste system,people must marry within their own caste.

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According to Max Weber,_____ is the process members of a dominant status group use to maximize their advantage by excluding non-members from the benefits of membership.

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Sociologists see social inequality as being rooted in

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A system in which women play a secondary role to men and have less than equal access to resources and positions of power is known as

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Countries with democratic socialism as a form of government are among the most affluent in the world.

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A class system is based on a combination of achievement and ascribed status.

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Which strategy contributes to empowerment?

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Which of the following does NOT describe the typical charismatic leader?

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Unlike in Europe,in the United States class always corresponds with status.

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Based on Max Weber's understanding of status,people who are wealthy and powerful

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In a capitalist system,such as in the United States,a small capitalist elite holds disproportionate power.

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_____ is based on the acceptance of rules and laws.

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The major source of presidential campaign contributions is

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Economic inequality and the unequal distribution of resources in the United States are some of the more obvious aspects of our stratifications system.But unlike in less-developed countries,our cultural resources are more or less equally distributed.

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Max Weber conceived of class as the opportunity related to a person's economic position.

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How do sociologists view the categories of race,class,and gender?

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Persuasion is a strategy typical of which approach to power?

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The ability to control and allocate resources defines which type of power?

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The main problem with a highly concentrated economic power in the context of a democracy in the United States is that it can be

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Max Weber defined a person's status as

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