The intention of _____ is to keep any individual branch of the U.S. government from dominating.

a. the conflict perspective
b. pluralism
c. checks and balances
d. anarchy


Answer: c. checks and balances

Sociology

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Agatha has worked for ten years in the public relations department of a large firm

She has been promoted to several higher paying managerial positions, but never to an executive position, even though she has directed several successful projects for the firm. Her lack of promotion most likely illustrates ________. A) the "glass ceiling" B) the "glass elevator" C) the "mommy track" D) sexual harassment

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A sociologist with a symbolic interactionist orientation would be MOST likely to do research on which of the following question(s)?

a. Is conflict inevitable between political parties? b. What function does marriage serve for society? c. What is the effect of economic conditions on the crime rate? d. Which unstated norms govern the interactions between family members? e. All of these choices are equally likely to be researched by a symbolic interactionist.

Sociology

Which of the following statements defines the term "family"?

A. A set of people related by blood, marriage (or some other agreed-upon relationship), or adoption who share the responsibility for reproducing and caring for members of society B. Two unrelated adults who have chosen to share each other's lives in a relationship of mutual caring C. A married couple and their unmarried children living together D. All of these answers are correct.

Sociology