The Political Institution(100%)

Monarchy that is considered democratic because ultimate authority is held by elected officials.

When did the United States establish the Office of War Information? a. during World War I c. the Persian Gulf War b. during World War II d. none of the above

Power that is based on long standing customs.

Power exercised through the people.

An organization that attempts to influence the political decision making process.

Authority that is based on the personal characteristics of the individual exercising the power.

An organization that seeks to gain power through legitimate means.

Aid specifically designed to foster a democratic opening in a nondemocratic country is known as a. foreign aid. c. propaganda. b. free speech. d. democracy aid.

States in which political power is exercised by and for the privileged few.

Illegitimate power that is achieved by force or the threat of force.

An authoritarian system in which a small group has seized power from the previous government.

What condition is needed for a democracy to thrive in a society? a. industrialization c. limits on power b. access to information d. all of the above

A government that uses coercion on people lets them do what they want.t/f?

Situation in which the government owns some of the factors of production.

Which of the following did the Office of War Information NOT use? a. pamphlets c. the Internet b. posters d. movies

In a government based on authoritarianism, power rests firmly with the state. t/f?

The primary political authority in society is the state. t/f?

Power is the ability to control the behavior of other with or without their consent. t/f?

The United States has offered assistance to countries changing from what type of governmental system? a. communist c. republican b. democratic d. shared values

Whether those in power are viewed as having the right to govern others.