The school of thought that considers power to be brokered by various interest groups is called______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The elitist school of thought asserts that______________?

   A. the elite is not always against the masses
   B. the elite always works against the public interest
   C. the elite displays a monolithic power structure
   D. the masses should rebel against the elite

2. The view that the state has emerged to protect the rights of a privileged few has been expressed by philosophers of which school of thought ?

   A. Functionalism
   B. Ideologist
   C. Conflict
   D. Hegelianism

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. The leaders of interest groups tend to be_________________?

   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

7. 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

8. Discriminatory behavior prompted by the knowledge that prejudice exists on a society wide level is called______________?

   A. attitudinal discrimination
   B. institutional discrimination
   C. cultural discrimination
   D. personal discrimination

9. The idea that technology changes social organization and ideology is called______________?

   A. scientific determinism
   B. technological revolution
   C. evangelical determinism
   D. secular humanism

10. The transition from a charismatic religious leaders direct example to routine procedures and observances is called______________?

    A. differentiation
    B. denomination
    C. institutionalization
    D. bureaucratization