According to the Text, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a typical function of meso-level political institutions?

• A) maintaining social control
• B) serving as an arbiter in state disputes
• C) protecting citizens of a state
• D) socializing new citizens

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Definitions:

Ends-Based Thinking

A decision-making process that focuses on the outcomes or consequences of actions to determine the best course of action.

Care-Based Thinking

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Thomas Aquinas

A medieval Italian philosopher and theologian, known for his synthesis of Christian doctrine with Aristotelian philosophy, significantly influencing Christian thought.

Christian Theology

The study of Christian beliefs, practices, and Scriptures, aiming to understand God, humanity, and the relationship between them through the context of Christianity.