Sociologist Emile Durkheim concluded that __________ suicides were relatively high in Protestant countries in Europe because Protestants believed in individualism and were more loosely tied to the church than were Catholics
a. anomic
b. egoistic
c. fatalistic
d. altruistic
b
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Which type of theory is concerned with trying to explain why deviance does or does NOT occur?
A. psychological theories B. constructionist theories C. functionalist theories D. explanatory theories
The wealthy can make tax-free investments that are not available to those who are less well off. The income from ________ , sold in denominations of $5,000, does not have to be reported on tax returns
a. stocks b. Treasury bills c. U.S. savings bonds d. municipal bonds e. b and c above
Sociology arose as a scientific discipline during a period characterized by:
a. kings and queens continuing to rule by divine right b. relative peace and tranquility allowing time for contemplation c. reliance on the writings of classical philosophers for understanding human experience d. social and philosophical upheaval
SAGE News Clips: School Funding GapsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 174, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What was the ruling in the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case Rodriguez v. San Antonio?
A. The court ruled that schools must be racially integrated. B. The court ruled that possession of firearms is prohibited in designated school zones. C. The court ruled that there is no constitutional right to an equal education under the 14th Amendment. D. The court ruled that all children must attend school until age 16.