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SOC 135  MODULE 6 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

1.	The "global village" refers to ________.
a.    a world without distinction regarding ethnicity or race
b.    a world without national boundaries
c.    the linking of the world's nations by fast communications, trade, and transportation
d.    the elimination of poverty and disease from humanity
Hint: p. 399
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world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of 
currency transfer
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2.	Jacob lives in the agricultural period. To purchase a new buggy and farm implements from the general store, he gives the owner a note that specifies that a certain quantity of goods be set aside for him in a warehouse. Such an arrangement is an example of ________.
a.    the gold standard
b.    stored value
c.    deposit receipts
d.    fiat money
Hint: p. 401
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of 
currency transfer
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3.	What is another term for power relations wherever they exist?
a.    politics
b.    government
c.    economics
d.    nationalism
Hint: p. 432
SLO12:Analyze the history of politics, globalization and the effects of transformation
LO12C:Classify power, authority, and violence
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4.	What is armed resistance with the intention of overthrowing a government called?
a.    A riot
b.    A national protest
c.    A strike
d.    A revolution
Hint: p. 433
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LO12C:Classify power, authority, and violence
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5.	What percent of the entire nation's income goes to the richest fifth of Americans?
a.    40
b.    35
c.    51
d.    30
Hint: pp. 426-427
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13G:Discuss capitalism in a global economy
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6.	What is another name for "welfare capitalism?"
a.    Laissez-faire capitalism
b.    State capitalism
c.    Pure capitalism
d.    "Hands off" capitalism
Hint: p. 404
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13G:Discuss capitalism in a global economy
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7.	Frank Buckman sits on the board of directors for seven oil companies and three corporations that manufacture oil rigs and oil-producing machinery. Several of his closest business associates belong to the same boards. Such a scenario is an example of a(n) ________.
a.    interlocking directorate
b.    global superclass
c.    oligopoly
d.    stockholders' revolt
Hint: p. 416
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13F:Evaluate globalization and its effects on society
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8.	What is a system of government in which decision-making is vested in a small group of people?
a.    A monarchy
b.    A democracy
c.    An oligarchy
d.    A patriarchy
Hint: p. 437
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LO12D:Differentiate among the different types of governments around the world
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9.	What is the key to determining if someone will vote?
a.    Their net worth in terms of liquid assets
b.    The degree to which they believe they have a stake in the political system
c.    Their marital status
d.    Their race
Hint: p. 441
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LO12E:Examine the political system in the United States
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10.	Which United States president does the author cite as an example of a leader who combined charismatic and rational-legal authority?
a.    Lyndon B. Johnson
b.    Richard M. Nixon
c.    George W. Bush
d.    John F. Kennedy
Hint: p. 435
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11.	Carl lives in a small New England town where he and other residents attend monthly town meetings. At these meetings, they publicly vote on issues concerning the town. These monthly town meetings are an example of ________ democracy.
a.    indirect
b.    representative
c.    direct
d.    universal
Hint: p. 436-437
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LO12E:Examine the political system in the United States
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12.	The means by which people value and exchange goods and services is referred to as ________.
a.    the medium of exchange
b.    industrialization
c.    stored value
d.    the division of labor
Hint: p. 401
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of 
currency transfer
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13.	Organizations that solicit contributions from many donors and then use the large total to influence legislation are referred to as ________.
a.    special-interest groups
b.    lobby committees
c.    political action committees
d.    power elite committees
Hint: p. 445
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LO12E:Examine the political system in the United States
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14.	For a government to be stable, what quality must exist?
a.    The government must have a large military force to back it.
b.    The leader must be charismatic.
c.    The government must be based on democratic principles.
d.    The source of the power must be perceived as legitimate.
Hint: p. 432
SLO12:Analyze the history of politics, globalization and the effects of transformation
LO12C:Classify power, authority, and violence
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15.	What was the earliest medium of exchange?
a.    Gold standard
b.    Money
c.    Land standard
d.    Barter system
Hint: p. 401
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of 
currency transfer
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16.	What term describes a system that emphasizes hard work, savings, and a concern for salvation?
a.    Subsistence economy
b.    Protestant ethic
c.    Laissez-faire socialism
d.    Bureaucratic capitalism
Hint: p. 399
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the
 world
LO13D:Define an economy, and the origins of this system of trade
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17.	In the United States, government interventions that restrict a person's ability to immediately produce and sell a product that he or she has discovered or invented are referred to as ________.
a.    market restraints
b.    social forces
c.    laws of supply and demand
d.    patent laws
Hint: p. 404
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13G:Discuss capitalism in a global economy
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18.	Which of the following best describes rational-legal authority?
a.    Rule by custom and folkways
b.    Rule by the power of personality
c.    Rule by tradition
d.    Rule by written laws
Hint: p. 434
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LO12D:Differentiate among the different types of governments around the world
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19.	The term micropolitics is most aligned with which sociological perspective?
a.    The conflict perspective
b.    Symbolic interactionism
c.    Functionalism
d.    Feminism
Hint: p. 432
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LO12C:Classify power, authority, and violence
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20.	What is the determining factor for inflation to occur?
a.    Currency can no longer be exchanged for gold or silver.
b.    Value of the currency is based on the stock market.
c.    Currency is issued at a higher rate than the growth of the Gross Domestic Product.
d.    Prices are raised beyond what most people can afford.
Hint: p. 401
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of
 currency transfer
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21.	What is the primary criticism leveled against capitalism?
a.    It produces more products than can be reasonably consumed.
b.    It leads to severe social inequalities.
c.    It violates the basic economic law of supply and demand.
d.    It promotes immorality through conspicuous consumption.
Hint: p. 406
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the
 world
LO13G:Discuss capitalism in a global economy
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22.	In the 2004, presidential election, women appeared to favor voting for John Kerry, while men voted for George W. Bush. What is this phenomenon called?
a.    The hidden curriculum
b.    The second shift
c.    The feminization of politics
d.    The political gender gap
Hint: p. 444
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LO12E:Examine the political system in the United States
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23.	What condition had to exist before members of a society could create a permanent or semi-permanent place to live?
a.    A powerful ruler who was able to control power
b.    A form of barter that was used as an economy
c.    A strong military that protected all citizens
d.    A surplus of food that could be distributed and exchanged
Hint: p. 398
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13D:Define an economy, and the origins of this system of trade
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24.	What theory is based on the idea that the two economic systems - capitalism and socialism - will eventually adopt features of one another until there is a hybrid economic system in all societies?
a.    Convergence theory
b.    Transformation theory
c.    Marxism
d.    Welfare capitalism
Hint: pp. 406-407
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13G:Discuss capitalism in a global economy
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25.	At one time, the American paper dollar could be exchanged for gold held at Fort Knox. When this was permitted, what quality did paper money possess?
a.    The currency was considered fiat money.
b.    The currency was backed by land.
c.    The currency was subject to severe inflation.
d.    The currency had stored value.
Hint: p. 401
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13E:Discuss the causes and effects of transformation of economic systems and the current system of
 currency transfer
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26.	Hunting and gathering societies that generate very little surplus food and material property are described by sociologists as ________ economies.
a.    welfare
b.    capitalist
c.    subsistence
d.    socialist
Hint: p. 398
SLO13:Examine urbanization, evolution of various cities, and growth in population in the U.S. and the 
world
LO13D:Define an economy, and the origins of this system of trade
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27.	What term did Durkheim use to refer to the global division of labor that has led to specific tasks performed by members of society and a lessening of social cohesion?
a.    Organic solidarity
b.    Gesellschaft
c.    Mechanical solidarity
d.    Gemeinschaft
Hint: p. 409
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LO12B:Analyze world economic systems and their role in globalization
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28.	In socialism, who or what determines what will be produced and what it will cost?
a.    The level that the market will bear
b.    The industrialist who produces the goods
c.    The central committee that decides what the country needs
d.    The consumer who purchases the goods
Hint: p. 405
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LO12B:Analyze world economic systems and their role in globalization
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29.	Which type of warfare best describes the suicide bombings that have become common in the Mideast?
a.    Guerilla war
b.    Proxy war
c.    Limited war
d.    Terrorism
Hint: p. 403
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LO12C:Classify power, authority, and violence
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30.	Which nation is the greatest exporter of high-tech weapons and military hardware worldwide?
a.    Russia
b.    United States
c.    China
d.    Great Britain
Hint: p. 452
SLO12:Analyze the history of politics, globalization and the effects of transformation
LO12A:Discuss war and terrorism
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