Following which political perspective do people argue that drug laws reflect the interests of the rich and powerful and criminalize poor people and minorities?

a. radical left
b. conservative
c. libertarian
d. liberal


(Answer: a)

Sociology

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A 1965 Brookhaven National Laboratory report regarding the outcome of a major nuclear reactor disaster

a. was immediately released to the public. b. estimated that damage would be limited to an area no larger than Rhode Island. c. convinced most government officials to withdraw support from the nuclear industry. d. estimated that 45,000 people would be killed and another 100,000 injured.

Sociology

Income inequality in the United States __________.

a. has gone down since 1970 b. went down until 1970 and increased thereafter c. has not changed d. has steadily increased since 1935

Sociology

Theo and George are a gay cohabiting couple. George is a batterer and threatens to tell Theo's employer and family he is gay if he leaves him or tells anyone about the abuse. Compared to a heterosexual couple, what challenges does Theo face?

a) His concerns may be dismissed since he is a man and he will have to reveal his sexual orientation. b) Physical violence among homosexual couples is twice that of heterosexual couples and there are few resources. c) Law enforcement may conclude physical fighting is mutual, but the gay community will stand by him. d) Abuse is less common in gay relationships. So there are no resources set up to assist him.

Sociology

The environmental movement started with

a. Non-governmental groups b. Governmental regulatory agencies c. Environmental legislation d. The United Nations

Sociology