Chapter 2 Theories MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

21. The “spirit of the times” would do which of the following according to Hegel?

A) Move history along

B) Lead to disillusionment

C) Prevent tyranny

D) Provide a balance to politics

22. Which of the following would most likely be supported by the bourgeoisie?

A) Equality for all

B) A revolt by the proletariat

C) Minority rights

D) Conflict for economic gain

23. According to Karl Marx, what would likely replace capitalism?

A) Communism

B) Socialism

C) Feudalism

D) Conservatism

24. Which of the following best undermines the Marxist argument?

A) Capitalist society’s frequently collapse.

B) Socialism is the natural replacement of capitalism.

C) Capitalism has survived major stock market crashes.

D) India has a democratic government.

25. Which statement best supports Marxist Theories?

A) The United States provides ample opportunities for all that work hard.

B) Similarities exist between economies in both Europe and the United States.

C) Tax breaks will often create jobs, benefiting the working class.

D) Uneven benefits to corporations with few benefits for workers, led to the economic crises in the early 2000s.

26. The term __________ might best explain why different periods throughout history have distinctive characteristics.

A) bourgeoisie

B) zeitgeist

C) paradigm

D) general will

27. Assuming that we can study society scientifically is consistent with which of the following?

A) Marxism

B) Realism

C) Positivism

D) Systems theory

28. The formal structures of government like the U.S. Congress are referred to as __________.

A) institutions

B) systems

C) paradigms

D) superstructures

29. A thesis is best described as __________.

A) a claim you are going to prove

B) a finding based on research

C) something that is not testable

D) a research design

30. Auguste Comte would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

A) The natural sciences and social sciences are nothing alike.

B) Social science methods can be applied to the natural sciences.

C) Natural science methods can be applied to the social sciences.

D) The proletariat will ultimately revolt.