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Structuralism

Description: Structuralism is a school of thought in political science that emphasizes the role of social structures in shaping political outcomes. Structuralists argue that the distribution of power and resources in a society, as well as the rules and norms that govern political behavior, have a profound impact on political outcomes.
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What is the central idea of structuralism in political science?

  1. The distribution of power and resources in a society has no impact on political outcomes.

  2. The rules and norms that govern political behavior are irrelevant to political outcomes.

  3. Social structures have a profound impact on political outcomes.

  4. Political outcomes are determined solely by individual choices.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that the distribution of power and resources in a society, as well as the rules and norms that govern political behavior, have a profound impact on political outcomes.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in structuralism?

  1. Social structures

  2. Power

  3. Resources

  4. Individual agency

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structuralists emphasize the role of social structures in shaping political outcomes, rather than individual agency.

According to structuralists, what is the primary determinant of political outcomes?

  1. The distribution of power and resources in a society

  2. The rules and norms that govern political behavior

  3. The actions of individual political actors

  4. The preferences of voters

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that the distribution of power and resources in a society is the primary determinant of political outcomes.

Which of the following is an example of a social structure that can influence political outcomes?

  1. The class structure of a society

  2. The gender structure of a society

  3. The racial structure of a society

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that social structures such as class, gender, and race can all influence political outcomes.

How do structuralists view the role of individual agency in politics?

  1. Individual agency is irrelevant to political outcomes.

  2. Individual agency is the primary determinant of political outcomes.

  3. Individual agency is constrained by social structures.

  4. Individual agency and social structures are equally important in shaping political outcomes.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that individual agency is constrained by social structures, but it is not irrelevant.

Which of the following is a key criticism of structuralism?

  1. Structuralism ignores the role of individual agency.

  2. Structuralism is too deterministic.

  3. Structuralism is unable to explain political change.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of structuralism argue that it ignores the role of individual agency, is too deterministic, and is unable to explain political change.

Which of the following is a prominent structuralist theorist?

  1. Karl Marx

  2. Max Weber

  3. Émile Durkheim

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Émile Durkheim are all prominent structuralist theorists.

What is the relationship between structuralism and Marxism?

  1. Structuralism is a branch of Marxism.

  2. Marxism is a branch of structuralism.

  3. Structuralism and Marxism are two distinct schools of thought.

  4. Structuralism and Marxism are incompatible.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structuralism and Marxism are two distinct schools of thought, although they share some similarities.

Which of the following is a key concept in Marxist structuralism?

  1. Class struggle

  2. Economic base and superstructure

  3. Alienation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Class struggle, economic base and superstructure, and alienation are all key concepts in Marxist structuralism.

How do structuralists view the relationship between the economic base and the political superstructure?

  1. The economic base determines the political superstructure.

  2. The political superstructure determines the economic base.

  3. The economic base and the political superstructure are mutually determining.

  4. The economic base and the political superstructure are independent of each other.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that the economic base determines the political superstructure.

Which of the following is a key concept in Weberian structuralism?

  1. Social action

  2. Social structure

  3. Social stratification

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social action, social structure, and social stratification are all key concepts in Weberian structuralism.

How do structuralists view the relationship between social action and social structure?

  1. Social action is determined by social structure.

  2. Social structure is determined by social action.

  3. Social action and social structure are mutually determining.

  4. Social action and social structure are independent of each other.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that social action and social structure are mutually determining.

Which of the following is a key concept in Durkheimian structuralism?

  1. Social facts

  2. Collective consciousness

  3. Social solidarity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social facts, collective consciousness, and social solidarity are all key concepts in Durkheimian structuralism.

How do structuralists view the relationship between the individual and society?

  1. The individual is determined by society.

  2. Society is determined by the individual.

  3. The individual and society are mutually determining.

  4. The individual and society are independent of each other.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structuralists argue that the individual and society are mutually determining.

Which of the following is a key criticism of Durkheimian structuralism?

  1. Durkheimian structuralism ignores the role of individual agency.

  2. Durkheimian structuralism is too deterministic.

  3. Durkheimian structuralism is unable to explain social change.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Critics of Durkheimian structuralism argue that it ignores the role of individual agency, is too deterministic, and is unable to explain social change.

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