Chapter 17

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oligarchy and monarchy
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a small, elite group. Unlike in a monarchy, members of an oligarchy do not necessarily achieve their statuses based on ties to noble ancestry. Rather, they may ascend to positions of power because of military might, economic power, or similar circumstances.
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Which sociologist studied the power elite, and wrote the book entitled Who Rules America?
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G. william Dornhoff
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Totalitarian dictatorship;
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attempts to control all aspects of its subjects' lives; including occupation, religious beliefs, and number of children permitted in each family.
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What was the significance of the famous case Reynolds v. Sims?
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This landmark decision reaffirmed the notion of "one person, one vote," a concept holding that all people's votes should be counted equally
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Queen Noor of Jordan is a leader of which form of government?
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constitutional monarchy
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From the functionalist perspective, which of the following is NOT a purpose of government?
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Functionalists view government and politics as a way to enforce norms and regulate conflict
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anarchy
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absence of organized government