The relatively autonomous sphere of collective actions, distinct from both the market and political realms, is called the
a. civil society
b. civilian sector
c. democratic realm
d. nonprofit sector
A
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Electronic communication:
a) offers us fewer relationships with more depth. b) brings more informality into our written and spoken word. c) is likely a passing fad. d) offers us less control over our messages. e) is optional at most universities.
In the context of technology and society, identify a true statement about collaborative consumption.
A. The cost of purchasing products or services is borne by one individual. B. The ownership of the assets is transferred to the user. C. It revolutionizes manufacturing by making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model. D. It enables people to earn and save money by sharing goods and services. E. It is an expensive form of trading.
As the automobile pushed aside the former technology–horse and buggy–people thought that cars would
a. be a passing fad. b. eliminate parking problems in cities, becausea car took up only half as much space as a horse and buggy. c. always remain a rich person's toy. d. make parking more difficult in cities, becausea car took up twice as much space as a horse and buggy.
A legislator hesitates to pass a bill that would require a higher minimum wage for child care workers because working parents will not be able to afford the increase. Her views are based on
a. a family-impact lens. b. legislative precedent. c. a social policy review. d. community consensus.