Why are the institutions of the government critically important to the overall social structure?

What will be an ideal response?


The institutions of the government are critically important in determining the overall social structure because government policy can influence many other institutions in a number of ways. The government stands above the institutional structure of any society and is the ultimate expression of the powers of institutions.

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Over the past few decades public school curricula

a. has portrayed boys as active individuals while girls passively watch. b. has portrayed girls as active individuals while boys passively watch. c. has tried to remain neutral so that sex roles could be taught in the home. d. have made vigorous efforts to avoid sex role stereotyping.

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Behavioral contracting is most similar to

a. a psychoeducation session b. the use of punishment c. the use of person-centered therapy d. a token economy

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Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the results in Chapter Two:

a. African-Americans are less likely than whites to be currently married. b. African-Americans are less likely than whites to have ever been married. c. African-Americans are less likely than whites to plan to be married someday. d. All of the above are supported by the results in Chapter Two.

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In her book on lesbians and homophobia in sports, author Pat Griffin notes that myths about lesbians have a number of consequences in sports. Which of the following is NOT one of those consequences?

A. A sense of loneliness among many lesbians in sports. B. A widespread belief that lesbians can't play sports as well as heterosexuals. C. Lesbians hiding their identities so they're not harassed or cut from sports. D. The existence of a "don't ask, don't tell" atmosphere in women's sports.

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