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Quiz: Althusser - Ideological State Apparatus and Legitimation

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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Building on what you've learned about Marxism and education, let's test your knowledge of Althusser's concept of the ideological state apparatus and legitimation!

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What does Althusser mean by 'ideological state apparatus'?

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Which of the following are examples of ideological state apparatuses? (Select all that apply)

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According to Althusser, the {{blank0}} state apparatus works through ideas, while the {{blank1}} state apparatus works through force.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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How does the education system contribute to legitimation, according to Althusser?

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Which of the following are key functions of ideological state apparatuses? (Select all that apply)

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Althusser argued that the education system replaces the {{blank0}} as the main ideological state apparatus in modern society.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of the following would NOT be considered an ideological state apparatus by Althusser?

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If a society has 20 ideological state apparatuses and 5 repressive state apparatuses, what is the total number of apparatuses?

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