Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 13

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Question #1
In the U.S. Senate, it is customary to assign each senator a seniority ranking based on years of government service and the population of the state he or she represents. A top ranking gives the senator priority for assignments to office space, committee chair positions, and seating on the senate floor. What type of authority does this example best illustrate?
A.   Legal-rational
B.   Charismatic
C.   Dictorial
D.   Traditional
Question #2
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used his public speaking abilities and magnetism to inspire African Americans to stand up against injustice in an extremely hostile environment. He is an example of a(n) __________ leader.
A.   traditional
B.   religoius
C.   legal-rational
D.   Charismatic
Question #3
Sociologist G. William Domhoff’s Who Rules America? asserts that wealth is often necessary to exert the most influence over social and political systems. This is a ____ perspective.
A.   conflict theory
B.   feminist
C.   symbolic interactionist
D.   functionalist
Question #4
Which sociologist is not associated with conflict theory?
A.   George H. Mead
B.   Karl Marx
C.   C. Wright Mills
D.   G. William Domhoff
Question #5
Many constitutional monarchies started out as:
A.   oligarchies
B.   dictatorships
C.   absolute monarchies
D.   democracies
Question #6
Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?
A.   Authority involves intimidation.
B.   Authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the individual in power.
C.   Authority is inherited, but power is seized by military force.
D.   Authority is more subtle than power.
Question #7
Which statement best explains the meaning of “one person, one vote”?
A.   One person should not be allowed to vote twice
B.   A voter deserves one chance to vote
C.   All people's votes should count equally.
D.   A voter should vote only once a year
Question #8
Which current world figure has the least amount of political power?
A.   North Korean leader
B.   Queen/King of England
C.   President of the US
D.   British Prime Minister
Question #9
Which of the following present and former government leaders is generally considered a dictator?
A.   Kim Jong-Un
B.   David Cameron
C.   Qaboos bin Said Al Said
D.   Donald Trump
Question #10
Which is not a characteristic of a democracy?
A.   A constitution typically outlines the foundational ideas of how this government should operate.
B.   One goal of this type of government is to protect citizens’ basic rights
C.   A king or queen holds the majority of governmental control.
D.   People vote to elect officials.

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