A. in accord with the agenda of the rank and file
B. more liberal than the rank and file
C. more conservative than the rank and file
D. unaware of the concerns of the rank and file
Related Mcqs:
- Dominant groups tend to use all but which of the following methods in dealing with minorities ?
A. forced assimilation
B. cultural relativity
C. population transfers
D. economic exploitation - Interest groups have the following traits They_______________?
A. present official candidates to the electorate
B. have the goal of complete control of the government
C. put their names on ballots
D. are only accountable to themselves - The negative functions of interest groups include_______________?
A. they are representative of a minority of people
B. they are democratic
C. they are accountable to the public
D. none of the above - Shortcomings of interest groups include______________?
A. injecting partisan ideologies into political parties
B. creating splinter parties
C. the dissemination of biased information
D. stifling minority voices - The school of thought that considers power to be brokered by various interest groups is called______________?
A. pluralism
B. power elitism
C. absolute power
D. authoritarianism - Interest groups may be defined as__________________?
A. groups of people interested in specific legislation
B. groups of people who want to enter politics
C. wealthy and civicminded people with excessive leisure time.
D. coalitions of individuals with similar attitudes and interests who attempt to influence public policy - The transition from a charismatic religious leaders direct example to routine procedures and observances is called______________?
A. differentiation
B. denomination
C. institutionalization
D. bureaucratization - Rates of poverty tend to be highest among_______________?
A. Female headed households
B. children
C. minorities
D. all of the above - The victims of crime tend to be_______________?
A. members of the middle class
B. members of minority groups
C. poor
D. B and C - Stratification systems tend to________________?
A. differentiate among people within societies
B. equalize the status of people in a society
C. oppress children and the old
D. create conflict between old and young
