Question 1

Identify a characteristic of capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Property belongs to the state rather than individuals. 
B)  The state decides what goods and services should be produced. 
C)  It results in a free market that encourages competition. 
D)  By investing profits, capitalists can increase their own wealth . 
E)  In capitalism, the means of production belong to the community. 
A)  Property belongs to the state rather than individuals. 
B)  The state decides what goods and services should be produced. 
C)  It results in a free market that encourages competition. 
D)  By investing profits, capitalists can increase their own wealth . 
E)  In capitalism, the means of production belong to the community. D

Question 2

Which of the following factors has contributed to the surge in women's employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The growth in the number of college-educated women 
B)  A decrease in the number of working single mothers 
C)  Lower costs of homeownership 
D)  Women earning more than men in the highest paying occupations 
E)  Higher unemployment rates among men 
A)  The growth in the number of college-educated women 
B)  A decrease in the number of working single mothers 
C)  Lower costs of homeownership 
D)  Women earning more than men in the highest paying occupations 
E)  Higher unemployment rates among men A

Question 3

Discuss the criticisms of conflict theorists.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Functionalists accuse conflict theorists of exaggerating the power elite's importance. Functionalists point out, for example, that "the masses" aren't just puppets but are aware of the power elite's influence. As a result, they vote, mobilize, support particular interest groups, and protest current political and corporate policies. Also, according to critics, the power elite perspective assumes, incorrectly, that the wealthy people at the top have the same interests and goals. Because the Democratic and Republican parties and their top officials endorse very different agendas, the power elite are rarely unified. Moreover, critics maintain, the wealthy can't always buy political offices. Please see the section "Sociological Perspectives on Politics and Power" for more information.

Question 4

Offshoring increases a company's costs at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The source of _____ is personal as a ruler inherits authority on the basis of long-standing customs .

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional authority 
B)  downward authority 
C)  charismatic authority 
D)  upward authority 
E)  rational-legal authority 
A)  traditional authority 
B)  downward authority 
C)  charismatic authority 
D)  upward authority 
E)  rational-legal authority

Question 6

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Feminist scholars agr

Question 7

Which of the following best defines communism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A political and economic system in which there is common ownership of property and all people are considered equal 
B)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services 
C)  An economic system that combines private ownership of property and market competition 
D)  A political and economic system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom 
E)  A political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives 
A)  A political and economic system in which there is common ownership of property and all people are considered equal 
B)  An economic system based on private ownership of property and competition in producing and selling goods and services 
C)  An economic system that combines private ownership of property and market competition 
D)  A political and economic system in which the state controls the lives of citizens but permits some degree of individual freedom 
E)  A political system in which the government controls almost every aspect of people's lives

Question 8

Totalitarianism is an ideology that rejects state control over private lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the mid-1980s, 50 companies controlled 90 percent of all U.S. media. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  monarchy 
B)  monopoly 
C)  oligopoly 
D)  anarchy 
E)  autocracy 
A)  monarchy 
B)  monopoly 
C)  oligopoly 
D)  anarchy 
E)  autocracy

Question 11

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Totalitarianism is a

Question 12

For functionalists, the people rule through _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  anarchism 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  totalitarianism 
D)  monarchism 
E)  pluralism 
A)  anarchism 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  totalitarianism 
D)  monarchism 
E)  pluralism

Question 13

_____ refers to the growth and spread of investment, trade, production, communication, and new technology around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomeration 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Deindustrialization 
D)  Gentrification 
E)  Retrofitting 
A)  Conglomeration 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Deindustrialization 
D)  Gentrification 
E)  Retrofitting

Question 14

Capitalism is an economic system in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  property belongs to the state rather than individuals. 
B)  the state decides what goods and services should be produced. 
C)  competition among the owners of production is discouraged. 
D)  selling something for more than it costs to produce is forbidden and the government monitors the business transactions among companies. 
E)  owners of production compete in setting prices that offer consumers the greatest value in price and quality. 
A)  property belongs to the state rather than individuals. 
B)  the state decides what goods and services should be produced. 
C)  competition among the owners of production is discouraged. 
D)  selling something for more than it costs to produce is forbidden and the government monitors the business transactions among companies. 
E)  owners of production compete in setting prices that offer consumers the greatest value in price and quality.

Question 15

According to C. Wright Mills, the power elite is made up of two dominant groups of people at the top level who run the country .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the Indian political system, suffrage is universal and the people choose their own leaders by casting votes. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  totalitarian government 
B)  authoritarian government 
C)  monarchy 
D)  communist system 
E)  democracy 
A)  totalitarian government 
B)  authoritarian government 
C)  monarchy 
D)  communist system 
E)  democracy

Question 17

Identify a true statement about deindustrialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deindustrialization involves the replacement of highly skilled workers. 
B)  A major reason for deindustrialization is that employers easily replaced workers with the lowest skill levels with automation . 
C)  A major reason for deindustrialization is globalization, which has led to the increase in the number of manufacturing jobs. 
D)  Deindustrialization has been slowed down by globalization. 
E)  Communists support deindustrialization. 
A)  Deindustrialization involves the replacement of highly skilled workers. 
B)  A major reason for deindustrialization is that employers easily replaced workers with the lowest skill levels with automation . 
C)  A major reason for deindustrialization is globalization, which has led to the increase in the number of manufacturing jobs. 
D)  Deindustrialization has been slowed down by globalization. 
E)  Communists support deindustrialization.

Question 18

T he International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers supports primarily Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the functionalists' perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Functionalists typica

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes the perspective of conflict theorists on work and the economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably. 
B)  Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded. 
C)  Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. 
D)  How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers. 
E)  Capitalism brings prosperity to society as a whole; work is necessary for a society's survival and defining its members' roles. 
A)  Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably. 
B)  Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded. 
C)  Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment. 
D)  How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers. 
E)  Capitalism brings prosperity to society as a whole; work is necessary for a society's survival and defining its members' roles.

Identify a characteristic of capitalism.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the surge in women's employment?

Discuss the criticisms of conflict theorists.

Offshoring increases a company's costs at home.

The source of _____ is personal as a ruler inherits authority on the basis of long-standing customs .

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following best defines communism?

Totalitarianism is an ideology that rejects state control over private lives.

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

In the mid-1980s, 50 companies controlled 90 percent of all U.S. media. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

For functionalists, the people rule through _____ .

_____ refers to the growth and spread of investment, trade, production, communication, and new technology around the world.

Capitalism is an economic system in which:

According to C. Wright Mills, the power elite is made up of two dominant groups of people at the top level who run the country .

In the Indian political system, suffrage is universal and the people choose their own leaders by casting votes. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Identify a true statement about deindustrialization.

T he International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers supports primarily Republicans.

Describe the functionalists' perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following statements best describes the perspective of conflict theorists on work and the economy?

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Identify a characteristic of capitalism.

Which of the following factors has contributed to the surge in women's employment?

Discuss the criticisms of conflict theorists.

Offshoring increases a company's costs at home.

The source of _____ is personal as a ruler inherits authority on the basis of long-standing customs .

Discuss the feminist perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following best defines communism?

Totalitarianism is an ideology that rejects state control over private lives.

In socialism, the state is responsible for all economic planning and programs.

In the mid-1980s, 50 companies controlled 90 percent of all U.S. media. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Briefly describe totalitarianism.

For functionalists, the people rule through _____ .

_____ refers to the growth and spread of investment, trade, production, communication, and new technology around the world.

Capitalism is an economic system in which:

According to C. Wright Mills, the power elite is made up of two dominant groups of people at the top level who run the country .

In the Indian political system, suffrage is universal and the people choose their own leaders by casting votes. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Identify a true statement about deindustrialization.

T he International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers supports primarily Republicans.

Describe the functionalists' perspective on the economy and its impact on society.

Which of the following statements best describes the perspective of conflict theorists on work and the economy?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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