Governmental power is distinguished from the power of other institutions, groups, and individuals by its
a. necessity and immediacy.
b. threat of force and enforcement powers.
c. legitimate use of force and coverage of the whole society.
d. influence and rewards.
c. legitimate use of force and coverage of the whole society.
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The _________ is the part of the economy that escapes the record keeping and regulation of the state
a. segmented labor market b. underground economy c. industrial core d. dual economy
______ is the linkage of religious convictions with beliefs about a nation or ethnic group’s social and political destiny.
A. Civil religion B. Religious nationalism C. Disestablishmentarianism D. Civil liberty
Which of the following would NOT be a good example of an origin story used by the welfare mothers in this study? a. "I am on welfare because I do not have a car and cannot get to work since it's so far away. b. "I am on welfare because I have a baby and I want to be a good mother and not leave my baby.". c. "I am on welfare because my husband left me and wouldn't help me out with the
expenses for the children.". d. "I am on welfare because I just don't like to work and if the government is willing to give me the money, I sure as hell am going to take it. 9 .Which of the following woulod NOT be a good example of a continuity story used by the welfare mothers in this study? a. I am in control of my own life, and it is my choice to be on welfare since this is a free country that owes me these benefits. b. "I don't intend to be on welfare forever, but I just need to have the assistance now so that I can take care of my children.". c. "I am a new immigrant to this country, I need to get settled here, and then I will get off welfare.". d. "I have a disability, but once my Social Security goes through I will get off welfare.
Sociologist Howard Waitzkin suggested that racial tensions helped explain which of the following?
A. breast cancer B. diabetes C. lung disease D. hypertension