Explain the paradox described by the following statement: The construction of a society devoted to individual freedom and liberty in the New World "was made possible only by the revival of an institution of naked tyranny foresworn for centuries in the Old [world]" (Lacy, 1972, p. 22).

What will be an ideal response?


Varies.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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In the decade since the first charter schools opened, the U.S. charter-school movement has produced about __________ in 29 states and the District of Columbia

a. 200 b. 300 c. 500 d. 800 e. 1,500

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Most social scientists concur that intelligence is not predominantly determined by genetic inheritance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Russia b. United States c. China d. India

Sociology