Elite theory Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Politics: correct answers the Authoritative allocation of values for a society as a whole Political system correct answers the process of making public policy. California's economy has been affected by correct answers Size, post industrialism, change, diversity, Multitier workforce. Political Environment correct answers set of social, cultural, economic, and physical attributes that inform and limit how politics are done. Postindustrial Economy correct answers Characterized by a lar...

Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity, 18e (Kottak) Chapter 1 What is Anthropology? 1) What is anthropology? A) the art of ethnography B) the study of long-term physiological adaptation C) the study of the stages of social evolution D) the humanistic investigation of myths in nonindustrial societies E) the study of humans around the world and through time Answer: E Topic: Defining anthropology Learning Objective: Explain what is meant by the statement that anthropology is the holist...

What are the differences between criminology and criminal justice? - correct answer Criminology: - scientific study of crime and criminals, etiology of crime: who what where when and why - theory driven - scientific method - ideal world, abstract - careers in research, teaching, criminal profiling - questions about recurrence of crime, how law impacts crime, societal response to crime, and why some acts are criminalized Criminal Justice: - reducing crime, operations of the system, co...

Well-structured PDU3701 Assignment 1 (QUIZ ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED.. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!). .... Systems theory works on aos 9 principles of rotation principles of difference principles of non-compliance principles on which all systems are based ” : principles on which all systems are based A famous Critical theorist is aoof pf Theodore Adorno Karl Popper Kwazi Wiredu Bertalanfy : Theodore Adorno Who wrote The open society and its enemies? ...

What is the definition of representative democracy? - Answer-citizens vote an official who will represents them in government instead of a direct democracy What are the top three categories of federal spending? - Answer-social security, medicare (elderly) and medicaid (poor), defense, interest on US debt What is the relationship between income/unemployment and college degrees - Answer-the more degree you have the more money you make and less unemployment Which document establishes governme...

According to social movement theory, the real power in American politics lies in _____. - Answer- a. federal government employee uprisings/movements b. economic interest group uprisings/movements c. citizen uprisings/movements d. state government employee uprisings/movements C Some scholars see the rise of freedom as _____, reflecting American ideals; others see it as a constant _____ that can always go either way. - Answer- a. a struggle; challenge b. difficult; struggle c. inevitabl...

government correct answers composed of the formal and informal institutions, people, and processes used to create and conduct public policy public policy correct answers the exercise of government power in doing those things necessary to maintain legitimate authority and control over society anarchy correct answers lack of government autocracy correct answers rule by one absolute monarchy correct answers type of autocracy; ruler gains power through inheritance; there are no restricti...

Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? (A) American politics is dominated by a small elite. (B) Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government. (C) Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. (D) American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas. (E) The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliations ou...

Which of the following best explains the consistent growth of the federal bureaucracy over the past hundred years? (A) Increases in federal income tax since 1925 (B) The inability of Congress to cut programs (C) The success of Democratic presidents in promoting their policies (D) Public demand for, and expectation of, social services (E) United States Supreme Court rulings requiring Congress to assist those living in poverty - Answer- Public demand for, and expectation of, social services ...

Describe the purposes of government? correct answers establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty What are the differences between a monarchy and a dictatorship? correct answers Monarchy= divine right Dictatorship=ruler seizes power compare and contrast a direct democracy vs an indirect democracy correct answers In a direct democracy people make the decisions directly. In an indirect democracy p...