Most political leaders do not want to base their power on force alone; they seek to legitimize their power by turning it into , which is the power that people accept as legitimate rather than coercive

a. control b. leverage
c. authority d. political influence


c

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As societies modernize the dominance of one religion becomes

a. more common. b. less common. c. a matter of government policy-making. d. neither more nor less common.

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Which group best fits the traditional model of assimilation?

A. Protestant "old" immigrants from Northern and Western Europe B. Japanese Americans C. Asian immigrants after 1965 D. Jewish Americans

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The feminist perspective criticizes conservatives for __________

a. exploiting female caregivers b. perpetuating the idea that families should be self-sufficient c. their cooperation between the community, family, and employers d. their sense of collectivism

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