C. Wright Mills sees the structure of power as forming a __________ with three levels.
A. pyramid of power
B. power triangle
C. sphere of influence
D. confederacy of squares
Answer: A
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a. impenetrable barrier b. biological force field c. bystander d. outcast
The Republican and Democratic Parties receive federal matching campaign funds based on their presumed viability, which serves to
a. keep the strong parties strong and the weak parties weak. b. keep campaign financing fair and balanced. c. relieve the parties of some fundraising so they can focus on the issues. d. balance the power of the parties by favoring one party in one election and the other party in the next election.
The chapter includes a hypothetical example of a very poor, frugal man who wins the lottery, leaving him with a deep feeling of anomie. His formerly successful pattern for living on a strict budget is no longer necessary, and he lacks a behavioral template by which to live. According to Merton, this is an example of
a.) internalization. b.) nonconformity. c.) selfishness. d.) strain theory.
What functionalist theorist believed that having "experts" in charge led to better patient care?
A. Emile Durkheim B. Talcott Parsons C. C. Wright Mills D. Karl Marx