Quiz on Conflict Dynamics & Management

What is the primary role of politics according to the text?

• To resolve conflicts

• To distribute resources

• To maintain order

• To create laws

According to Easton, how is politics defined?

• The art of government

• The authoritative allocation of values

• The competition of values

• The exercise of power

What does political legitimacy depend on?

• The number of votes

• Shared interests or values

• The strength of the military

• The economic output

What is a key problem of democracy mentioned in the text?

• Bureaucracy

• Corruption

• Conflict

• Inequality

What does Weber mean by 'legitimate domination'?

• The ability to control resources

• The capacity to impose rules

• The power to influence public opinion

• The right to govern without opposition

What is the relationship between political support and legitimacy?

• Support decreases legitimacy

• Support increases legitimacy

• Support is only based on economic factors

• Support is irrelevant to legitimacy

What does 'Democratic Realism' focus on?

• Historical context

• Social movements

• Output effectiveness

• Cultural values

What is a characteristic of conflict in democratic societies?

• It is easily resolved

• It is unresolvable

• It is always violent

• It is non-existent

What does the term 'pluralism' refer to in the context of conflict?

• The absence of conflict

• The dominance of one ideology

• The competition between social groups

• The existence of multiple political parties

What is the main concern of pluralism?

• Reducing government intervention

• Promoting individual rights

• Maintaining stability among social groups

• Ensuring economic growth