- 1. Political sociology is the study of power and the intersection between politics and society. It explores how individuals and groups interact within political systems, the dynamics of power relations, and the impact of politics on societal structures. Political sociologists analyze how power is distributed, maintained, and challenged in various contexts, including institutions, movements, and communities. They also examine the role of social structures, culture, and identity in shaping political behavior and outcomes. Overall, political sociology sheds light on the complex interplay between politics, society, and power dynamics in shaping the world we live in.
What is the term for the way power is distributed in society?
A) Power structure
B) Political hierarchy
C) Authority system
D) Distribution theory
- 2. What is the term for a group of people who seek to influence public policy or a particular issue?
A) Advocacy coalition
B) Public lobby
C) Interest group
D) Activist organization
- 3. Which theory emphasizes the role of economic interests in shaping political outcomes?
A) Functionalism
B) Marxist theory
C) Critical theory
D) Postmodernism
- 4. What term describes the process through which political beliefs and values are passed down from one generation to the next?
A) Social conditioning
B) Ideological propagation
C) Cultural indoctrination
D) Political socialization
- 5. Which type of power is based on a person's charisma, personality, or reputation?
A) Legitimate power
B) Coercive power
C) Institutional power
D) Personal power
- 6. The study of political behavior within social systems is known as:
A) Political sociology
B) Policy science
C) Socio-political analysis
D) Governmental studies
- 7. Which term describes the ability to control resources and impose one's will on others?
A) Authority
B) Power
C) Leadership
D) Influence
- 8. The distribution of power determines the behavior of:
A) Economic elites
B) Government officials
C) Political parties
D) Individuals and groups
- 9. What term describes a formal organization that exercises political authority?
A) Sovereignty
B) Government
C) Regime
D) State
- 10. Which type of authority is based on the perception that a leader has a right to dictate behavior?
A) Expert authority
B) Traditional authority
C) Rational-legal authority
D) Charismatic authority
- 11. Which term refers to the sum of activities involved in obtaining and exercising power within a society?
A) Legislation
B) Policy-making
C) Governance
D) Politics
- 12. Which theory focuses on the role of gender in shaping power dynamics in society?
A) Feminist theory
B) Conflict theory
C) Structural-functionalism
D) Rational choice theory
- 13. What is the term for a society ruled by a relatively small number of people?
A) Anarchy
B) Democracy
C) Oligarchy
D) Monarchy
- 14. The 'Iron Law of Oligarchy' was proposed by?
A) Erving Goffman
B) Michel Foucault
C) Karl Popper
D) Robert Michels
- 15. Who focused on the concept of 'social capital' in political sociology?
A) George Herbert Mead
B) Max Horkheimer
C) Pierre Bourdieu
D) Ferdinand Tönnies
- 16. Which sociologist introduced the concept of the 'power elite'?
A) C. Wright Mills
B) Robert Merton
C) Anthony Giddens
D) Herbert Spencer
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