Although __________ theorists acknowledge that the government serves a number of important purposes in society, they assert that government exists for the benefit of wealthy or politically powerful elites who use the government to impose their will on the masses
A strength of the _____ perspective on culture is its focus on the needs of society and the fact that stability is essential for society's continued survival
Within a bureaucracy, leaders have access to information that others in the organization do not have. This is one of the primary reasons for the emergence of __________
Broad categories of __________ include banking, business, education, energy, the environment, health, labor, persons with a disability, religious groups, retired persons, women, and those espousing a specific ideological viewpoint
Anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski suggested that culture helps people meet their needs. Which of the following is NOT one of the categories that he identified?
Examples of include the AFL-CIO (representing the majority of labor unions) and citizens' groups such as the American Conservative Union and Zero Population Growth
Are political coalitions made up of individuals or groups that share a specific interest they wish to protect or advance with the help of the political system
New Age ideologies, the "Go Green" movement, locally grown food movements, and the resurgence of farmers' markets are all examples of what type of fads?
Several employees at a fast-food restaurant call in sick at the last minute. The manager tries to fill in but doesn't know how to run the drive-through intercom or broiler. Applying the terms for problems that are frequent within bureaucracy, this is an example of __________
Political scientists summarized the key elements of pluralism. Which of the following is NOT one of these concepts?
a. Decisions are made on behalf of the people by leaders who engage in a process of bargaining, accommodation, and compromise
A homeless man appears at the door of a shelter 10 minutes after the deadline for intake. He is refused shelter for the night because he arrived late. Applying the terms for problems that are frequent within bureaucracy, this is an example of __________