Sociology and Philosophy quiz
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Quiz 9 – Political Sociology & Sociology of Education Instructor: DePhillips
Course: SOC 110
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20. Written response:
Please fill in the blank with the best key word from either class material or the textbook.
1. In political sociology, the ability to influence or control the behavior of people and institutions is known as .
2. An institution which has a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence in some particular territory is known as the .
3. A form of government in which an individual has seized power, usually through a military coup, is a type of government known as .
4. One type of government is , which is a form of government in which a small group of people holds power, such as the one-party rule in the Chinese government today.
5. A form of government in which leaders are elected by a voting process, such as how the American president is chosen, is a type of government known as .
6. One type of government is , where kings, queens, and princes typically rule a society with absolute power based on birthright and an inherited right to the throne.
7. One type of authority is , which is the exercise of power based on an exceptional person who inspires loyalty among their followers, such as Adolf Hitler or Mahatma Gandhi.
9. One type of authority is , which is the exercise of power based on written rules, such as the American government’s constitution.
10. A form of democratic government in which a constituency elects a politician to public office to discuss issues and make decisions on their behalf is known as democracy.
11. A form of democratic government in which citizens meet together to discuss issues, come to a consensus, and vote on legislation themselves is known as democracy.
12. refers to the tiny minority of top people in U.S. corporations, politics, and the military who make the nation’s major decisions and dominate American policymaking.
13. The purpose and goals of education that we are aware of and intend to bring beneficial social consequences are part of school’s .
14. The purpose and goals of education that we are unaware of, but nonetheless bring beneficial social consequences are part of school’s .
15. A form of discrimination where tests favor privileged groups over underprivileged ones by the wording and content of standardized test questions is known as .
16. A society in which there is a prevalent use of diplomas and degrees to determine who is eligible for jobs, even though the degrees may be irrelevant to the actual work, is known as a(n) .
17. refers to how some students are placed in advanced classes while others in remedial classes based on their perceived aptitude.
18. An originally false assertion that becomes true simply because it was predicted is known as a(n) .
19. The percentage of people in a given society who can competently read and write is known as the .
20. Written response: What are the reasons voter turnout is so low in the United States? In other words, why do some people choose to vote or not?
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