Pluralist theory makes which of the following claims?
a. Power is highly concentrated in U.S. society.
b. The elite play a far bigger role in politics than the poor do.
c. Elected officials appoint only powerful allies.
d. Politics is about negotiation and compromise among various groups and organizations.
Answer: d. Politics is about negotiation and compromise among various groups and organizations.
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Davis and Moore, two functionalists, believe that stratification results in __________
a. a capitalist system b. socialism c. a meritocracy d. worker revolution
Lois Benjamin's research shows that interviews ________
a. take a lot of time to complete. b. must always be conducted in a laboratory. c. do not allow the researcher to ask follow-up questions. d. do not require face-to-face contact with subjects.
A ______ is a dual earner household in which the roles and responsibilities in the home are unequal.
a. contemporary family b. modern family c. dysfunctional family d. complex family
Luddites were factory owners who made huge profits in England during the Industrial Revolution.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)