Which perspective would look to the disproportionate economic and lobbying power wielded by groups such as the National Rifle Association in the debate over gun violence in U.S. society?

A. feminist
B. interactionist
C. conflict
D. functionalist


Answer: C

Sociology

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Although the media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system, its overall impact is ________ the system

a. not supportive of b. critical of c. supportive of d. neutral toward

Sociology

President Roosevelt's "New Deal" included important laws and regulations that we now take for granted in contemporary America. Four were discussed in your text; list two of them

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The philosophical and ideational roots of radical theories of deviant and delinquent behavior can be traced back to the writings and conflict perspective of __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

In order to choose its new leader, the island nation of Tega requires every citizen to indicate their preference by secret ballot every five years. Interference in the process is strictly prohibited. Citizens also have the right to dissent when they disapprove of the leader's choices. Tega is an example of which type of political system?

A. Monarchy B. Authoritarianism C. Democracy D. Totalitarianism E. Autocracy

Sociology