Question 1

In addition to legal migrants, an estimated _______ unauthorized immigrants enter the U.S. each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500,000 
B)  525,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  50,000 
A)  2,500,000 
B)  525,000 
C)  25,000 
D)  50,000

Question 2

The globalization of the economy has led to industrial decisions based on _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  international cooperation 
B)  the creation of tariff barriers 
C)  principles of business ethics 
D)  maximization of profits 
A)  international cooperation 
B)  the creation of tariff barriers 
C)  principles of business ethics 
D)  maximization of profits

Question 3

During the twentieth century, the population of the United States has become older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ________ landscape and rate of population growth are greatly affected, as approximately 1 million immigrants annually set up permanent residence in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  political 
B)  racial 
C)  economic 
D)  social 
A)  political 
B)  racial 
C)  economic 
D)  social

Question 5

The only way for new immigrants to adapt to American society is by trying to blend in as quickly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among other changes, the new technologies have magnified the connections among peoples worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Economic downsizing was a result of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the bursting of the technology speculation bubble on Wall Street 
B)  the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 
C)  corporate mergers 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the bursting of the technology speculation bubble on Wall Street 
B)  the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks 
C)  corporate mergers 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The application of steam power, oil, and electricity led to the emergence of the globalization of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The main difference between the old and new poor is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the new poor can move on to find better jobs elsewhere 
B)  the new poor are more trapped in poverty 
C)  the old poor had no hope of rising out of poverty 
D)  the old poor were more positively viewed by society at large 
A)  the new poor can move on to find better jobs elsewhere 
B)  the new poor are more trapped in poverty 
C)  the old poor had no hope of rising out of poverty 
D)  the old poor were more positively viewed by society at large

Question 10

Immigrants provide a service to society by

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a new tax base. 
B)  filling low-wage positions. 
C)  blurring racial lines. 
D)  requiring few resources from the state. 
A)  providing a new tax base. 
B)  filling low-wage positions. 
C)  blurring racial lines. 
D)  requiring few resources from the state.

Question 11

Immigrants do not have negative effects on the wages of most Americans, but they do compete with the low-wage/poorly skilled segment of the work force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify which of the following is not evidence to examine whether the increasing proportion of non-whites will lead to a heightening of racial and ethnic tensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  When the racial and ethnic differences that many Americans observe about new immigrants is combined with economic uncertainty, a volatile mix results. 
B)  Because almost all Americans are descended from immigrants, the United States is a multicultural melting pot. 
C)  New migrants tend to locate in enclaves and increase the tax burden on particular communities. 
D)  New migrants tend to locate where other poor people leave for obvious reasons like cheap housing, and, as a result, disadvantaged groups often must compete for relative advantage. 
A)  When the racial and ethnic differences that many Americans observe about new immigrants is combined with economic uncertainty, a volatile mix results. 
B)  Because almost all Americans are descended from immigrants, the United States is a multicultural melting pot. 
C)  New migrants tend to locate in enclaves and increase the tax burden on particular communities. 
D)  New migrants tend to locate where other poor people leave for obvious reasons like cheap housing, and, as a result, disadvantaged groups often must compete for relative advantage.

Question 13

A sector of the population called the New Poor are poor because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they have inadequate skills and education to find work in the new economy 
B)  they are displaced workers who, even if they find new jobs, face lower-paying opportunities 
C)  many are displaced workers over forty who find re-employment difficult because businesses consider them too old to retrain 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they have inadequate skills and education to find work in the new economy 
B)  they are displaced workers who, even if they find new jobs, face lower-paying opportunities 
C)  many are displaced workers over forty who find re-employment difficult because businesses consider them too old to retrain 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Identify which of the following is not one of the pronounced effects that the new immigration has that will accelerate in the foreseeable future.

Accepted Answer

A)  There has been an increased bifurcation between the haves and the have-nots. 
B)  There has been increased racial diversity. 
C)  There is heightened tension among the races. 
D)  There is an increased orientation toward multiculturalism. 
A)  There has been an increased bifurcation between the haves and the have-nots. 
B)  There has been increased racial diversity. 
C)  There is heightened tension among the races. 
D)  There is an increased orientation toward multiculturalism.

Question 15

What are the four major waves of immigration to the United States?

Accepted Answer

The four major waves of immigration to t

Question 16

Several states have passed propositions, anti-immigrant in tone, that deny access to non-emergency medical care to undocumented immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The first fundamental turning point in human history was the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ refers to the movement of corporate monies from one investment to another, generally less costly one.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capital flight 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Third-Worldization 
A)  Capital flight 
B)  Globalization 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Third-Worldization

Question 19

A principal indicator of assimilation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  lifestyle 
C)  language 
D)  appearance 
A)  values 
B)  lifestyle 
C)  language 
D)  appearance

Question 20

Why are women less secure in terms of employment?

Accepted Answer

Women's employment security is influence

In addition to legal migrants, an estimated _______ unauthorized immigrants enter the U.S. each year.

The globalization of the economy has led to industrial decisions based on _______.

During the twentieth century, the population of the United States has become older.

The ________ landscape and rate of population growth are greatly affected, as approximately 1 million immigrants annually set up permanent residence in the United States.

The only way for new immigrants to adapt to American society is by trying to blend in as quickly as possible.

Among other changes, the new technologies have magnified the connections among peoples worldwide.

Economic downsizing was a result of _______.

The application of steam power, oil, and electricity led to the emergence of the globalization of the economy.

The main difference between the old and new poor is _______.

Immigrants provide a service to society by

Immigrants do not have negative effects on the wages of most Americans, but they do compete with the low-wage/poorly skilled segment of the work force.

Identify which of the following is not evidence to examine whether the increasing proportion of non-whites will lead to a heightening of racial and ethnic tensions.

A sector of the population called the New Poor are poor because ________.

Identify which of the following is not one of the pronounced effects that the new immigration has that will accelerate in the foreseeable future.

What are the four major waves of immigration to the United States?

Several states have passed propositions, anti-immigrant in tone, that deny access to non-emergency medical care to undocumented immigrants.

The first fundamental turning point in human history was the Industrial Revolution.

________ refers to the movement of corporate monies from one investment to another, generally less costly one.

A principal indicator of assimilation is ________.

Why are women less secure in terms of employment?

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The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

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Socialization

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Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

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Exam 8: Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

In addition to legal migrants, an estimated _______ unauthorized immigrants enter the U.S. each year.

The globalization of the economy has led to industrial decisions based on _______.

During the twentieth century, the population of the United States has become older.

The ________ landscape and rate of population growth are greatly affected, as approximately 1 million immigrants annually set up permanent residence in the United States.

The only way for new immigrants to adapt to American society is by trying to blend in as quickly as possible.

Among other changes, the new technologies have magnified the connections among peoples worldwide.

Economic downsizing was a result of _______.

The application of steam power, oil, and electricity led to the emergence of the globalization of the economy.

The main difference between the old and new poor is _______.

Immigrants provide a service to society by

Immigrants do not have negative effects on the wages of most Americans, but they do compete with the low-wage/poorly skilled segment of the work force.

Identify which of the following is not evidence to examine whether the increasing proportion of non-whites will lead to a heightening of racial and ethnic tensions.

A sector of the population called the New Poor are poor because ________.

Identify which of the following is not one of the pronounced effects that the new immigration has that will accelerate in the foreseeable future.

What are the four major waves of immigration to the United States?

Several states have passed propositions, anti-immigrant in tone, that deny access to non-emergency medical care to undocumented immigrants.

The first fundamental turning point in human history was the Industrial Revolution.

________ refers to the movement of corporate monies from one investment to another, generally less costly one.

A principal indicator of assimilation is ________.

Why are women less secure in terms of employment?

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters