- When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality, they are behaving __________.
- irrationally
- rationally
- politically
- legitimately
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.3
Page Ref: 9-10
Topic/A-head: Political Power
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
- __________ often try to win elections by focusing on religious values, family, and self-reliance.
- Libertarians
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Socialists
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.3
Page Ref: 9
Topic/A-head: Political Power
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
- Aristotle’s view that humans live naturally in herds is most related to what explanation for political power?
- A) Biology
- B) Psychology
- C) Anthropology
- D) Economics
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.3
Page Ref: 8
Topic/A-head: Political Power
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
- Voting for someone who is charismatic but whose policies might not benefit you would be considered __________ behavior.
- irrational
- rational
- legitimate
- selfish
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.3
Page Ref: 9-10
Topic/A-head: Political Power
Skill Level: Analyze It
- Which of the following explanations of power might examine the tolerance of individuals?
- Rational
- Control
- Authority
- Culture
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.3
Page Ref: 9
Topic/A-head: Political Power
Skill Level: Analyze It