Exam 3: American Families in Social Context

Almost ___________of foreign-born Americans have become naturalized citizens.

The text identifies strong family ties, high aspirations, hard work, and achievement as components of the "immigrant _________."

The text points out that, as the proportion of children declines,

Briefly explain how religious beliefs might affect family life in America.

According to a photograph in the text, families who have a parent deployed in Iraq due to the war sometimes use a __________ as a reminder and emotional focus for the duration of that family member's absence.

One possible explanation for the lower marriage rates of African Americans is/are

In the 1950s, family life was overshadowed by national crisis.

Which of the following has the highest family incomes?

In recent years, Catholic views on sexuality do not differ much from the general population.

Minorities now represent more than __________ of the U.S. population.

Latino families may be __________, those in which some family members are American citizens or legal residents, while others are undocumented immigrants.

The United States is among the most religious of modern industrial nations, with over __________ percent of American adults indicating a religious identification.