List the three types of authority defined by Max Weber, and give an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


Charismatic (Jesus, Hitler, Ghandi…); Legal-rational (most governments, police…); traditional (doctor, professor…)

Sociology

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What is the greatest obstacle to dealing with the problem of AIDS among drug users?

a. the ineffectiveness of "safe sex" programs b. inappropriately targeted "clean needle" programs c. reluctance of addicts to come forward for help because their activity is illegal d. resistance to involving ex-addicts in treatment programs e. public health workers' negative views of addicts

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Which of the following groups probably provides the most clear-cut rite of passage when considering the biological transition from childhood to adulthood in our society?

a. Catholics b. Jews c. Protestants d. Agnostics

Sociology

Diego tried to enter the United States illegally. He paid someone to help him cross into the United States. What is the name given to guides who assist those like Diego who try to enter the United States illegally?

a. overstayers b. monstruos c. coyotes d. passers

Sociology

Who were the first non-Protestant white immigrants to come to America in significant numbers?

A. southern Irish B. southern Italians C. Scots D. Poles

Sociology