Governments of nations that recognize a traditional, hereditary leader but require these figures to abide by laws that restrict their powers is the definition of which of the following?
A. Constitutional monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Representative democracy
D. Authoritarianism
A. Constitutional monarchy
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Regarding the social construction of mental illness, sociologists __________
a. do not recognize the biological basis for mental illness b. believe that the classification of mental illnesses is not affected by how we think about the causes, consequences, and possibilities for treatment of mental illness c. believe that mentally ill people are usually not treated as "social deviants" d. All of the above e. None of the above
Women in polygamous marriages tend to have a higher rate of pregnancy than do women in monogamous marriages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ________ theory of deviance states that deviant behavior occurs when a person weighs the costs and benefits of deviant behavior and concludes that the benefits outweigh the risks
a. rational choice b. differential association c. labeling d. control
Which statement about female circumcision is true?
a. It is legal in all African countries. b. The societies that practice female circumcision are dominated by women. c. Men dominate the societies that practice it. d. Hospitals do not take part in female circumcision.