Which of the following concepts refers to the formal organization that directs the political life of a society?

a. the political system
b. rational-legal authority
c. the power elite
d. government


d

Sociology

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There tends to be commonalities in ________ among people in similar economic positions

a. interests and hobbies b. lifestyles and tastes c. accomplishments and wealth d. None of the above

Sociology

On the positive side of the debate over globalization, it needs to be pointed out that:

a. life expectancy in the less-developed world increased from about 46 in 1960 to over 65 in 1997 b. infant mortality in the less-developed world declined from about 150 in 1960 to 57 or less in 2000 c. there has been a decline between 1970 and 1997 in the absolute number of people in the world who are starving d. all of these

Sociology

Marx used the term __________ for those who own the means of production—the land and capital necessary for factories and mines

a. entrepreneur b. proletariat c. rentier d. bourgeoisie

Sociology

A person's age can be defined _____

A) technologically B) politically C) culturally D) spatially

Sociology