Question

what is the primary political system in contemporary societies?
○ government
○ monarchy
○ dictatorship
○ theocracy
question 2 (2.5 points)
how is power defined in the context of sociology?
○ the ability to achieve goals despite opposition
○ the ability to create wealth
○ the ability to influence cultural norms.
○ the ability to enforce laws

Explanation:

Question 1:

In contemporary societies, the primary political system is often associated with government (representing formal political governance structures like democracies, republics, etc.). Monarchy (ruled by a monarch, less common as primary in most contemporary societies), dictatorship (authoritarian, not primary in most), and theocracy (ruled by religious authority, rare as primary) are less representative of the primary political system in most modern societies.

In sociology, power is defined as the ability to achieve goals despite opposition. Creating wealth is related to economic power but not the sociological definition. Influencing cultural norms is part of cultural influence, not the core definition of power. Enforcing laws is a function of authority, not the definition of power.

Answer:

A. Government

Question 2: