Introduction to Sociology Deneme Sınavı Sorusu #1275400

According to the functionalist approach, which of the followings is correct?


Political systems of countries such as the USA, Britain and France are the most advanced systems of government.

Small and elite groups govern the society.

Power are more equally distributed among the whole of the population.

State’s most important function is maintaining order.

Means of production are owned and controlled by the ruling class.


Yanıt Açıklaması:

In functionalist approach, society is evaluated in terms of basic needs. The state has emerged as a necessity within the society. These needs are:

1. Maintaining order: State’s most important function in a given society is maintaining order. The state holds the legitimate power in order to maintain and keep the social and political order when needed.
2. Relations with other states/governments: In a more globalized world, interrelations of the states are crucial. Economic relations require political relations. Thus, economic agreements, military agreements, diplomatic affairs and even due to compelling reasons, war might be a result for relations with other states/government.
3. Directing the system: Society is a complex social, economic and political system. Thus, the state is responsible for governing this complex system. One of the function of the state is to resolve possible problems that occur in this complex system.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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