Honors Sociology Quiz: Government as a Social Institution

Which of the following is a key characteristic of authoritarian leadership?

• Shared decision-making

• Emphasis on group consensus

• Centralized control and obedience

• Encouragement of individual initiative

What distinguishes a totalitarian government from an authoritarian one?

• Totalitarian regimes allow free elections

• Authoritarian systems control all aspects of life

• Totalitarian regimes seek total control over both public and private life

• Authoritarian regimes encourage open dissent

According to the trait theory of leadership, which of the following best predicts leadership success?

• Economic status

• Personality characteristics

• Group membership

• Educational background

Which leadership style emphasizes collaboration and group input?

• Authoritarian

• Laissez-faire

• Democratic

• Totalitarian

In situational leadership theory, a leader's effectiveness depends on:

• Their charisma

• The situation

• Their experience

• Their education

Which economic sector is most associated with information and services?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

Which of the following best describes a laissez-faire leadership style?

• Leader provides no direction and avoids decision-making

• Leader maintains strict control over all actions

• Leader actively guides the group with input from all members

• Leader encourages group members to take the initiative with minimal interference

What is one major criticism of the trait theory of leadership?

• It overemphasizes social context

• It ignores the influence of economic systems

• It assumes traits are the only factor in leadership

• It undervalues physical appearance

In a traditional authoritarian regime, what is the role of the citizen?

• Citizens make most decisions

• Citizens vote freely in competitive elections

• Citizens are expected to obey government decisions without input

• Citizens are free to protest without consequences

According to sociologists, what is the primary function of government as a social institution?

• To promote individual wealth

• To ensure cultural isolation

• To maintain order and provide services

• To support religious conversion