Question 1

To save social institutions, people must take responsibility for themselves and the society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Among which generation are people least likely to support the idea of a democratically elected government?

Accepted Answer

A)  baby boomers 
B)  generation X 
C)  generation Y 
D)  millennials 
A)  baby boomers 
B)  generation X 
C)  generation Y 
D)  millennials

Question 3

The Labor Relations Act of 1935 provided what right to workers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  unemployment 
B)  40-hour work week 
C)  unionization 
D)  paid time off 
A)  unemployment 
B)  40-hour work week 
C)  unionization 
D)  paid time off

Question 4

What do democracies rely on to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Democracies rely on an informe

Question 5

Why is it important to understand sociology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociology provides you the tools necessary to help maintain social institutions. 
B)  Sociology teaches you about how people work in society. 
C)  Sociology teaches how a country becomes vulnerable. 
D)  Sociology is the study of governmental actions. 
A)  Sociology provides you the tools necessary to help maintain social institutions. 
B)  Sociology teaches you about how people work in society. 
C)  Sociology teaches how a country becomes vulnerable. 
D)  Sociology is the study of governmental actions.

Question 6

In 2016, what percentage of families in Venezuela were food insecure?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  70% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
A)  90% 
B)  70% 
C)  50% 
D)  30%

Question 7

Facebook rewards those who can get the most attention regardless of truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During the Cold War, what was the most popular way to install an authoritarian regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  election 
B)  bribery 
C)  coup 
D)  revolution by the people 
A)  election 
B)  bribery 
C)  coup 
D)  revolution by the people

Question 9

After World War I, the unemployment rate in Germany was above 50%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If schools and education cannot perform their social functions, how are the other basic institutions affected?

Accepted Answer

Without education highly, skilled jobs c

Question 11

What happened to Germany as a result of World War 1?

Accepted Answer

The German economy collapsed, and the na

Question 12

In the past 40 years, the only institutions in the United States that show a gain in public confidence are the military and criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The institution of family is focused on beliefs and creating sacred rituals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

By creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, banks were in a better position to lend people money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hugo Chavez was elected with huge public support and was able to install a communist government after election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why is Karachi nick-named the city of garbage?

Accepted Answer

A)  The city hosts all the trash dumps from around Pakistan. 
B)  Garbage collection is the largest employer in the city. 
C)  There is tons of garbage on the street that hasn't been picked up. 
D)  The city is located at the base of a mountain and the trash from the cities up the mountain send the trash down to Karachi. 
A)  The city hosts all the trash dumps from around Pakistan. 
B)  Garbage collection is the largest employer in the city. 
C)  There is tons of garbage on the street that hasn't been picked up. 
D)  The city is located at the base of a mountain and the trash from the cities up the mountain send the trash down to Karachi.

Question 17

Why is Karachi one of the worst cities in the world to live in?

Accepted Answer

A)  income to debt ratio 
B)  lack of jobs 
C)  its failed social institutions 
D)  lack of safe housing 
A)  income to debt ratio 
B)  lack of jobs 
C)  its failed social institutions 
D)  lack of safe housing

Question 18

Social institutions cannot focus on ______ interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term 
B)  global 
C)  modern 
D)  short-term 
A)  long-term 
B)  global 
C)  modern 
D)  short-term

Question 19

Both Venezuela and Pakistan face the problem that the citizens do not believe the government is legitimate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Megan is the president of a newly formed nation. Her first act as president is to establish the Megan News Network. This network only shows Megan as a positive leader. The Megan News Network is the only allowed media in the new nation. Will Megan's nation have strong social institutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, the Megan News Network would be fair in its reporting. 
B)  Yes, Megan needs to keep an informed mass. 
C)  No, government-controlled media has historically failed. 
D)  No, by only showing Megan in a positive light could create distrust of the government from the people. 
A)  Yes, the Megan News Network would be fair in its reporting. 
B)  Yes, Megan needs to keep an informed mass. 
C)  No, government-controlled media has historically failed. 
D)  No, by only showing Megan in a positive light could create distrust of the government from the people.

To save social institutions, people must take responsibility for themselves and the society.

Among which generation are people least likely to support the idea of a democratically elected government?

The Labor Relations Act of 1935 provided what right to workers in the United States?

What do democracies rely on to be effective?

Why is it important to understand sociology?

In 2016, what percentage of families in Venezuela were food insecure?

Facebook rewards those who can get the most attention regardless of truth.

During the Cold War, what was the most popular way to install an authoritarian regime?

After World War I, the unemployment rate in Germany was above 50%.

If schools and education cannot perform their social functions, how are the other basic institutions affected?

What happened to Germany as a result of World War 1?

In the past 40 years, the only institutions in the United States that show a gain in public confidence are the military and criminal justice system.

The institution of family is focused on beliefs and creating sacred rituals.

By creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, banks were in a better position to lend people money.

Hugo Chavez was elected with huge public support and was able to install a communist government after election.

Why is Karachi nick-named the city of garbage?

Why is Karachi one of the worst cities in the world to live in?

Social institutions cannot focus on ______ interests.

Both Venezuela and Pakistan face the problem that the citizens do not believe the government is legitimate.

Megan is the president of a newly formed nation. Her first act as president is to establish the Megan News Network. This network only shows Megan as a positive leader. The Megan News Network is the only allowed media in the new nation. Will Megan's nation have strong social institutions?

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

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Exam 15: Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

To save social institutions, people must take responsibility for themselves and the society.

Among which generation are people least likely to support the idea of a democratically elected government?

The Labor Relations Act of 1935 provided what right to workers in the United States?

What do democracies rely on to be effective?

Why is it important to understand sociology?

In 2016, what percentage of families in Venezuela were food insecure?

Facebook rewards those who can get the most attention regardless of truth.

During the Cold War, what was the most popular way to install an authoritarian regime?

After World War I, the unemployment rate in Germany was above 50%.

If schools and education cannot perform their social functions, how are the other basic institutions affected?

What happened to Germany as a result of World War 1?

In the past 40 years, the only institutions in the United States that show a gain in public confidence are the military and criminal justice system.

The institution of family is focused on beliefs and creating sacred rituals.

By creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, banks were in a better position to lend people money.

Hugo Chavez was elected with huge public support and was able to install a communist government after election.

Why is Karachi nick-named the city of garbage?

Why is Karachi one of the worst cities in the world to live in?

Social institutions cannot focus on ______ interests.

Both Venezuela and Pakistan face the problem that the citizens do not believe the government is legitimate.

Megan is the president of a newly formed nation. Her first act as president is to establish the Megan News Network. This network only shows Megan as a positive leader. The Megan News Network is the only allowed media in the new nation. Will Megan's nation have strong social institutions?

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Filters