Question 1

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, expansion refers to:
A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Expansion in the context of how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalization refers to the growth of social services.

Question 2

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, retrenchment refers to:
A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Retrenchment refers to cutting back on social services, which is the opposite of experiencing growth in social services. Option C is partially correct, but it implies a growth before retrenchment, which is not always the case. Option D is incorrect as it implies that there is no response from the welfare state to economic globalizations, which is not true.

Question 3

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, curvilinear refers to:
A) experiences growth of social services.
B) cut back on social services.
C) growth of welfare state followed by retrenchment.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Curvilinear refers to a situation where the welfare state initially experiences growth of social services due to economic globalization, but later faces pressure to cut back on social services and undergo retrenchment. This is because globalization can result in increased competition and a push for cost-cutting measures, which can put strain on government budgets and lead to decreased spending on social services.

Question 4

Political sociologists identify all of the following as problems associated with exporting democracy except:
A) cultures and societies reliant on traditional structures.
B) an intrinsic ability to self-govern.
C) adoption of a truly democratic state.
D) the problem of polyarchy.

Accepted Answer

Political sociologists generally do not identify an intrinsic ability to self-govern as a problem associated with exporting democracy. Rather, they recognize that different cultures and societies may have different levels of readiness for democracy and may be reliant on traditional structures. Additionally, the adoption of a truly democratic state can be difficult, and the problem of polyarchy (where a small group holds the majority of power) can arise.

Question 5

Globalization has been linked to all of the following except:
A) as communication and transportation spread information related to job creation, non-democratic states give rise to working and middle classes in non-democratic states.
B) democratization occurs much more commonly and rapidly on the semi-peripheral countries than in the peripheral countries.
C) as democratic systems based on elections and voting emerge they tend to overthrow authoritarian government.
D) as one nation falls away from authoritarian regimes so to do others.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

_________ are based on a globally organized project of transformation aimed at replacing the dominant global regime with one that maximizes political control and makes the equitable development of human capabilities and environmental stewardship its priorities
A) transnational revolutions
B) global environmental movements
C) antiglobalization movements
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Antiglobalization movements are based on a globally organized project of transformation aimed at replacing the dominant global regime with one that maximizes political control and makes the equitable development of human capabilities and environmental stewardship its priorities.

Question 7

Globalization refers to multiple dimensions including economic, social, and cultural globalization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is not limited to just economic aspects, it also has social and cultural dimensions.

Question 8

The process of globalization raises questions about the continued importance and dominance of society as a basic organizing unit.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has led to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries, economies, cultures, and individuals, which challenges the traditional boundaries and hierarchies of societies. As a result, the importance and dominance of society as a basic organizing unit are being questioned and reevaluated.

Question 9

Researchers have connected globalization with market expansion and a concerted effort to expand capitalism.

Accepted Answer

Many scholars argue that globalization has led to the expansion of markets and increased the dominance of capitalism on a global scale. This is due to the elimination of barriers to trade and investment, the spread of technology and information, and the increasing interconnectedness of markets around the world.

Question 10

Liberalization refers to living in an interconnected world where we need each other to survive.

Accepted Answer

Liberalization typically refers to the process of reducing government restrictions in an economy, in exchange for greater participation by private entities. It does not directly relate to the concept of living in an interconnected world.

Question 11

Universalization refers to the weakening of state sovereignty with corporations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) challenging the state.

Accepted Answer

Universalization refers to the process through which state sovereignty is weakened as power becomes more diffuse among governments, corporations, and NGOs. With the rise of global economic and social networks, corporations and NGOs have increasingly challenged the state's monopoly on power, leading to a more complex and fragmented international system.

Question 12

Cultural diffusion is a one-way process coming from the dominant group and forced onto the subordinate group.

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion is a two-way process where cultural practices and beliefs spread and are adopted by different groups, and it can occur voluntarily or involuntarily. It is not necessarily a one-way process forced by a dominant group onto a subordinate group.

Question 13

World Systems Theory argues the process of globalization emerged and developed over a 500-year period that relates to the rise of capitalist markets.

Accepted Answer

World Systems Theory proposes that the process of globalization emerged and developed due to the rise of capitalist markets over a 500-year period, as demonstrated by the expansion of European colonialism and the creation of a global economy.

Question 14

The Network Society theory gives precedent given to technological innovations over capitalist systems as the primary cause of change.

Accepted Answer

The Network Society theory emphasizes the transformative power of technology and how it shapes social structures and relationships, giving it precedence over traditional economic systems like capitalism.

Question 15

Foreign investment as a percentage of worlds Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and trade are identified as evidence of economic globalization.

Accepted Answer

Foreign investment as a percentage of worlds Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and trade are commonly used indicators of economic globalization.

Question 16

Indicators such as currency exchange turnover and both cross-border bank credit and assets are identified evidence of social globalization.

Accepted Answer

These indicators are evidence of economic globalization, not social globalization. Social globalization refers to the spread of ideas, information, images, and people, whereas economic globalization is about the global distribution and integration of production, markets, finance, and technologies.

Question 17

Indictors of tourism, international phone calls, and Internet usage have been identified as evidence of financial globalization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

International travel, international phone calls, and Internet usage have all increased over the last thirty years.

Accepted Answer

International travel, international phone calls, and Internet usage have all significantly increased over the last thirty years due to advancements in technology, globalization, and economic growth.

Question 19

Over the last three decades, there has been an increase in the number of democratic societies across the globe.

Accepted Answer

The number of democratic societies has increased over the last three decades, with more countries transitioning to democratic forms of government. This trend is supported by data from organizations such as the World Bank and Freedom House.

Question 20

The number of "authoritarian" states is at an all-time high.

Accepted Answer

The number of authoritarian states has fluctuated over time, and while there may be a significant number, it is not necessarily at an all-time high. Historical contexts, such as the Cold War era, also saw many authoritarian regimes.

Quiz 10: Globalization

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, expansion refers to:

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, retrenchment refers to:

When discussing how the welfare state responds to pressures of economic globalizations, curvilinear refers to:

Political sociologists identify all of the following as problems associated with exporting democracy except:

Globalization has been linked to all of the following except:

_________ are based on a globally organized project of transformation aimed at replacing the dominant global regime with one that maximizes political control and makes the equitable development of human capabilities and environmental stewardship its priorities