Liberal democracy, characterized by competing political parties, voting by the common people, a free press, and a relatively unrestrained capitalist economy, emerged in _________ societies.

According to Weber, a legitimate use of ________ occurs when society approves of the way it is used.

An executive who sexually harrasses an employee is using ________.

Mother Teresa had an extraordinary driving energy and a powerful aura of wisdom that enabled her to convince others to take up her cause. Mother Teresa possessed _________ authority.

The _______ is the highest political authority within a given territory.

During the 1970s, China was a _______ because the government had unlimited power, tolerated no opposition, and exercised close control over its citizens.

Burundi contains several ________ including the Hutus and Tutsis.

Most associational societies are very large and complex which forces individuals to form _______ to achieve their political goals.

The NRA is a/an ________ in that it was formed for the express purpose of swaying political decisions.

Special-interest groups frequently establish _______ to raise money.

The ________ model argues that power is diffused throughout society such that any one group can only rarely achieve everything it wishes.

The _________ model argues that a small group of wealthy and prestigious people controls the U.S.

The ________ perspective argues that the state maintains order, interacts with other states, and directs the system.