In the Modern World, the State Is Typically Considered the Ultimate

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the modern world, the state is typically considered the ultimate authority in any particular territory. Despite this illusory ideal, what does the author note is true about the state?

• A) It is weak and fragile.
• B) It is fixed and cohesive.
• C) It is coherent and contested.
• D) It is fluid, contested, and fragile.

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Definitions:

Permissive/indulgent

A parenting style characterized by high levels of warmth and low levels of discipline, where parents are more likely to allow their children considerable freedom inside and outside of the house.

Owner Parents

The legal guardians or caretakers of a child, implying responsibility and authority over the child's upbringing and welfare.

Baumrind's

refers to the typology of parenting styles developed by psychologist Diana Baumrind, characterized by varying levels of responsiveness and demandingness.

Parenting-style Categories

Classification of the various approaches and strategies parents use in raising their children, often grouped into categories such as authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved.