When the power to rule comes from the consent of the people, which is translated through elected officials, it is called ______.

A. national democracy
B. representative democracy
C. direct democracy
D. representative republic


Answer: B

Sociology

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employment agencies. This researcher is known as a(n) ________. a. complete participant b. participant-as-observer c. observer-as-participant d. complete observer e. accomplice

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What did researchers find among Malaysian children born to fathers aged 50 or above when compared to children who were fathered by younger men?

a. there was an increased chance that the children had superior intelligence b. there was no difference between the two sets of children c. the risk of autism was higher if the child's father was older d. there was an increased risk of having CMD (common mental disorder)

Sociology

Burmese rap incorporates American style rap

a. Including the abuse of women depicted and violent scenes b. But wear more “preppy” styles not the baggy jeans of the rapper c. Particularly the rhythmic sounds, even if the words can’t be understood d. But rappers do not have back up dancers or vocalists

Sociology

In which of the followings aspects of group life would Talcott Parsons be most interested?

A. the buying habits of a particular group B. the history of a group C. the group's dietary habits D. how a group is held together through social integration

Sociology