1. In the scenario “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” what is demonstrated by the number of meals given to each person?

A. Hunger is a problem caused by poor farming techniques.

B. Having a democratic system of governance does not guarantee equitable distribution of wealth.

C. Children get more food than adults in the U.S.

D. Resource distribution occurs in a just and fair manner in the U.S.

2. Authority is:

A. The use of force over a weak opponent.

B. Legitimate power.

C. Coercive power.

D. Personified in the commander–in-chief.

3. What does the author mean when he writes that authority is “an efficient form of power”?

A. Authority is distributed equally among political elites.

B. Authority is backed by legal norms.

C. Authority reduces inefficiencies in government spending.

D. Authority, once accepted, is less costly than force.

4. In the FAA-McDonnell Douglas DC-10 case, the author implies or asserts which of the following?

A. The FAA immediately fixed the cargo door.

B. McDonnell Douglas eventually complied with the FAA’s order to strengthen cargo doors and cabin floors.

C. The Canadian government was at fault for the cargo door problem.

D. The FAA was guilty of political favoritism and weak supervision toward McDonnell Douglas.