Political scientists summarized the key elements of pluralism. Which of the following is NOT one of these concepts?
a. Decisions are made on behalf of the people by leaders who engage in a process of bargaining, accommodation, and compromise
b. Veto groups are strictly prohibited.
c. Public policy is not always based on values and preferences of the elite; rather, it reflects a balance among competing interest groups.
d. Power is widely dispersed in society.
b
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Margaret believes that thestructural-functional theoryholds a narrow and diminished scope. She states that itdoes not take into account the different ethnic backgrounds of families while studying them
Which of the following, if true, is likely to support her claim? A) The structural-functional theory views families through white, male, middle-class lens. B) The structural-functional theory overemphasizes the importance of social change. C) The structural-functional theory ignores the need for social order and stability in society. D) The structural-functional theory states that disagreements are a normal part of family life.
When a proposition is formulated for empirical testing, it is considered a
A) variable. B) conceptual framework. C) hypothesis. D) theory.
Research on the importance of attractiveness in human interactions indicates that: a. standards of attractiveness vary between cultures and between subcultures in the same society
b. its significance is overrated in terms of who we form relationships with. c. attractiveness affects who we are attracted to, but not how we judge people. d. people considered unattractive are generally thought of in very positive terms.
Starting with the 2000 U.S. Census, there were a total of ___ possible race combinations you could choose from to identify yourself
a. 3 b. 6 c. 27 d. 57