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1

Business power is the strength behind the actions of business that change the world.
A)True
B)False
2

Dominance theory postulates that there are a small number of people who control a nation based on their wealth and position within the society.
A)True
B)False
3

An economic elite is an inevitable part of a society.
A)True
B)False
4

In a pluralistic society, one group has overwhelming power.
A)True
B)False
5

The U.S. Constitution discourages pluralism in the society.
A)True
B)False
6

Which of the following is a source of power within a society?
A)Knowledge
B)Law
C)Wealth
D)All of the above
7

The rightful use of power is known as:
A)authoritarianism.
B)control.
C)legitimacy.
D)none of the above.
8

The ability of corporations to influence events through control over resources is known as ______ power.
A)economic
B)political
C)legal
D)environmental
9

The ability to influence the consequences of physical innovations as they develop is known as ______ power.
A)economic
B)technological
C)political
D)cultural
10

Cultural power is the ability to influence:
A)the family.
B)customs.
C)lifestyles.
D)all of the above.
11

The idea that business controls wealth and that its power is inadequately checked in society is known as:
A)pluralist theory.
B)social interest theory.
C)dominance theory.
D)elite theory.
12

In pluralist theory, which of the following exercises business power in a society?
A)Markets
B)Government
C)Labor unions
D)All of the above
13

According to ______ theory, the growth of large corporations creates a business elite that exercises inordinate power over public policy.
A)pluralist
B)dominance
C)market capital
D)social justice
14

According to ______ theory, businesses must compete in an open society with other strong interest groups and institutions.
A)dominance
B)pluralist
C)economic
D)formative
15

Which of the following is a common activity of social interest groups?
A)Product boycotts
B)Lawsuits
C)Media campaigns
D)All of the above
16

The force or strength to act is known as:
A)power.
B)business power.
C)legitimacy.
D)political power.
17

The ability to influence governmental decisions is known as ______ power.
A)environmental
B)political
C)economic
D)technological
18

The force to shape the laws of society is known as ______ power.
A)technological
B)legal
C)cultural
D)environmental
19

The impact of a company on nature is known as ______ power.
A)technological
B)political
C)cultural
D)environmental
20

A society that has many groups and institutions which exercise power is known as a(n) ______ society.
A)postmodern
B)modern
C)pluralistic
D)generic





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