Which of the following did Tocqueville think was an advantage democracy has over aristocracy?
a. Self-rule is relatively easy.
b. A political, social Darwinism ensures only the most qualified are put in power.
c. The creation of an enlightened and engaged population.
d. In pursuing their own interests, leaders also pursue the interests of the masses.
c. The creation of an enlightened and engaged population.
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Which movement used the slogan "We are the 99 percent"?
a. Civil Rights Movement b. Labor Movement c. Occupy Wall Street d. Suffragist Movement
The functionalist perspective maintains that
A. elderly people are unfairly regulated by the powerful elements in society. B. elderly people passing social roles on from one generation to another ensure social stability. C. old people have the same need for social interaction as any other group. D. once people are labeled as "old" in the United States, the designation will have a major impact on how they are perceived and how they view themselves.
Which of the following terms did Karl Marx use to refer to an attitude held by members of a class that does not accurately reflect the class's objective position?
A. Proletariat consciousness B. Bourgeoisie consciousness C. Class consciousness D. False consciousness
When it was revealed that golfer Tiger Woods had cheated on his wife, his reputation suffered. This is an example of ______.
A. being labeled according to labeling theory B. being socially controlled according to social control theory C. being dysfunctional according to functionalism D. being irrational according to rational choice theory