Which of the following is one of the strategies cited in the textbook as a way to fight the growing problem of obesity?
a. Local and state antiobesity policies
b. The Affordable Care Act
c. Sanctions, such as fines, for parents
d. Government grants to develop low-calorie snacks.
a
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C. Wright Mills stressed the need for an understanding of both __________
a. history and biography b. history and biology c. biography and biology d. biology and literature
Recently, some analysts have suggested that the United States has assumed many of the characteristics of a(n) __________ (a state that uses extensive government action to provide support and services to its citizens) as it has attempted to meet the basic needs of older persons, young children, unemployed people, and persons with a disability
a. oligopolistic state b. welfare state c. mixed economy d. free enterprise system
In Max Weber's view, social stratification is driven by
a. race, ethnicity, and gender b. personal weakness c. economic inequality d. class, status, and party
Which of the following is true about the list of U.S. basic values offered by sociologist Robin Williams?
A. Everyone living in the United States agrees with the values on the list. B. The list serves as a starting point in defining America's national character. C. It includes the values of freedom, equality, morality, democracy, and conformity. D. The values included in the list apply uniformly to all countries and cultures.