1. Growth machine theory suggests that:
a. power is widely distributed in most communities.
b. local government officials are rarely influenced by economic interests.
2. The key difference between growth machine theory and regime theory is:
a. Regime theory assumes that all growth is good while growth machine theory assumes that it is bad.
d. Regime theory assumes that government officials have little autonomy, while growth machine theory
assumes they have some ability to promote progressive policies.
3. The capacity of housing to meet basic needs (shelter, security), informal support networks, and
identity is:
a. exchange value.
4. Which method of analyzing power assumes that individuals accrue influence through the
organizational resources they control?
a. reputational
5. The reputational approach to power suggests that:
a. The better the reputation of the city the more powerful the growth machine in that city.