Question

1. It is time to elect the next president of the United States and you are a registered voter in the state of South Carolina. Because South Carolina is dominated by voters from a particular political party that party will most likely win the state's electoral votes. Which presidential candidate will South Carolina most likely support? (1 point)
A. Independent Party
B. Democratic Party
C. Republican Party
D. Green Party

2. The country of Denmark is ruled by what type of government? (1 point)
A. democracy
B. monarchy
C. dictatorship
D. totalitarian

3. A rational-legal authority figure would most likely be someone like a (1 point) A. war chief
B. principal of a school.
C. religious leader.
D. parent.

4. A state of lawlessness or political disorder caused by the absence or collapse of governmental authority describes (1 point)
A. pluralism.
B. coercion.
C. political gridlock.
D. anarchy.

5. What is a key element in democracy? (1 point)
A. self-determination
B. selfishness
C. violent
D. heredity

6. Kim has three younger siblings, a mother, and a father. Both sets of her grandparents have passed on, leaving Kim's father as the authority figure of the family. Which type of authority figure would her father most closely relate to? (1 point)
A. traditional
B. legal
C. rational-legal
D. charismatic

7. My friend believes that there should always be a safety net for all people if they lose their job and that banks and big corporations should be regulated to protect citizens from taking advantage of them. What political party best fits his beliefs (1 point)
A. Independent
B. Republican
C. Democrat
D. Green

8. History suggests that_________is the ultimate foundation of any political state. (1 point)
A. violence
B. authority
C. power
D. tradition

9. If a robber demands that you give him all your money, this is an example of (1 point)
A. Coercion
B. Dictatorship
C. Legitimate Power
D. Rational-Legal Authority

10. John F. Kennedy had a combination of ideal types of leadership. Although he was the president of the United States, he also inspired people to get involved in their country's programs simply because they were Americans. President Kennedy is an example of combining and authority. (1 point)
A. charismatic; traditional
B. charismatic; rational-legal
C. traditional; rational-legal
D. rational-legal; coercive

Answer 1

#3 principal

#8 authority

all others are correct

Answer 2

Answer:

1. D: Green Party

2. B: Monarchy

3. B: Principal of school

4. D: Anarchy

5. A: Self-determination

6. B: Legal

7. A: Independent

8. B: Authority

9. A: Coercion

10. A: Charismatic; traditional