Question 1

Discuss "the sociological dilemma" and the benefits that would come with policy makers overcoming their bias against sociologists.
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Question 2

Chad is starting to get discouraged because he has spent a lot of time and energy working for social change,but does not think he has made much of a difference.He is comforted by the words of Frances Fox Piven,the sociologist,who noted,in regard to predicting social movements that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they come every fifty years 
B)  most of the really important work has already been done 
C)  no one can successfully predict when they will occur 
D)  social movements are not really necessary anymore

Question 3

Individuals in the civil rights movement worked together toward racial equality by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pursuing legal actions that would attack private businesses with arson 
B)  organizing economic boycotts to change discriminatory practices 
C)  practicing violent disruptions of everyday activities to gain attention to their cause 
D)  staging mass kidnappings and holding people for ransom to raise funds

Question 4

When politicians set __________ they are concerned with design,setting goals,and determining means to achieve those goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  human agency 
B)  gerrymandering 
C)  devolution 
D)  social policy

Question 5

What is blocking progressive change?

Accepted Answer

A)  The power of money 
B)  The rush to raise taxes 
C)  A spirit of political compromise 
D)  A widespread support of conservative policies and values

Question 6

Discuss the significance of the 1997 Teamster strike against UPS.

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Question 7

Which of the following is suggested for instituting social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educating the public 
B)  Organizing on a national level 
C)  Electing candidates with strong differences and deep commitments to funders 
D)  Strengthening lobbying groups

Question 8

According to the text,sociologists are ________ by those in power.

Accepted Answer

A)  respected 
B)  ignored 
C)  heeded 
D)  admired

Question 9

Gerrymandering results in many voting districts in the United States where the primary election essentially determines the final winner.This results in __________ moderates being elected.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  fewer 
C)  more 
D)  all

Question 10

Following World War II and lasting for about three decades,society became more inclusive in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Adrian is not in favor of the social policy changes that have occurred in the United States over the last two decades and supports a __________ approach to social policy in general.

Accepted Answer

A)  plutocracy 
B)  gerrymandering 
C)  progressive 
D)  stratified

Question 12

The 2010 Supreme Court decision to allow corporations and other organizations the right to give unlimited amounts of money to affect the political process is an example of how America has become a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plutocracy 
B)  democracy 
C)  socialist state 
D)  communist state

Question 13

Is a progressive social policy possible? What would it take to implement? What would have to be overcome?
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Question 14

In general,the American infrastructure can be considered __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in excellent shape 
B)  in need of extensive repair 
C)  to be failing 
D)  nonexistent

Question 15

Discuss how individuals' collective efforts have contributed to changes in the social conditions of racial minorities.
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Question 16

Because the authors focus on structural changes,they argue individuals need not attempt to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Alex believes,among other things,that the United States should do a much better job of providing for vulnerable citizens who cannot provide for themselves including,especially,children.Alex is in favor of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a progressive agenda 
B)  a conservative social policy 
C)  gerrymandering 
D)  a plutocracy

Question 18

The Depression era,which brought such programs as Social Security and unemployment insurance,is evidence that a progressive period is possible in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Union membership has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  declined significantly 
B)  increased significantly 
C)  declined slightly 
D)  increased slightly

Question 20

Discuss the meaning and implications of the "paradox of sociology."

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Exam 19: Progressive Plan to Solve Social Problems

Discuss "the sociological dilemma" and the benefits that would come with policy makers overcoming their bias against sociologists. Ideal

Chad is starting to get discouraged because he has spent a lot of time and energy working for social change,but does not think he has made much of a difference.He is comforted by the words of Frances Fox Piven,the sociologist,who noted,in regard to predicting social movements that __________.

Individuals in the civil rights movement worked together toward racial equality by __________.

When politicians set __________ they are concerned with design,setting goals,and determining means to achieve those goals.

What is blocking progressive change?

Discuss the significance of the 1997 Teamster strike against UPS.

Which of the following is suggested for instituting social change?

According to the text,sociologists are ________ by those in power.

Gerrymandering results in many voting districts in the United States where the primary election essentially determines the final winner.This results in __________ moderates being elected.

Following World War II and lasting for about three decades,society became more inclusive in the United States.

Adrian is not in favor of the social policy changes that have occurred in the United States over the last two decades and supports a __________ approach to social policy in general.

The 2010 Supreme Court decision to allow corporations and other organizations the right to give unlimited amounts of money to affect the political process is an example of how America has become a ___________.

Is a progressive social policy possible? What would it take to implement? What would have to be overcome? Ideal

In general,the American infrastructure can be considered __________.

Discuss how individuals' collective efforts have contributed to changes in the social conditions of racial minorities. Ideal

Because the authors focus on structural changes,they argue individuals need not attempt to change.

Alex believes,among other things,that the United States should do a much better job of providing for vulnerable citizens who cannot provide for themselves including,especially,children.Alex is in favor of __________.

The Depression era,which brought such programs as Social Security and unemployment insurance,is evidence that a progressive period is possible in the United States.

Union membership has __________.

Discuss the meaning and implications of the "paradox of sociology."