From a Functionalist Perspective,the Role and Functions of Government and the Political

question 3

Multiple Choice

From a functionalist perspective,the role and functions of government and the political system includes the belief that:

• A) There is a power elite of wealthy Americans who exercise real decision-making power
• B) No one group can dominate the system, and many different groups can exercise veto power
• C) Real decision making takes place behind the scenes by professional bureaucrats, the military and corporate leaders
• D) The executive branch and a few powerful lobbyists for major companies make most of the decisions

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Definitions:

Cultural Heritage

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.

Racial Minority

A demographic group identified by racial or ethnic characteristics, which has fewer members than the predominant group in a society.

Dominant Group

A social group that possesses the greatest power, wealth, and prestige within a society, often setting norms and standards for the society as a whole.

Racial Assimilation

The process by which racial minority groups are absorbed into the dominant group through intermarriage.