The social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services is__________.

A. the economy
B. the government
C. politics
D. religion


Answer: A

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A difference between capitalism and socialism is that_____.

A. socialism is based on private ownership of property; capitalism is based on collective ownership of property B. in capitalism, profits are accumulated by the state; in socialism, individuals accumulate profits C. in capitalism, the state is responsible for economic planning; in socialism, the state is not involved in economic planning D. capitalism focuses on providing social services to people; socialism places more importance on competition than providing social services E. socialism forbidsprivate profits that are fueled by greed and exploitation of workers; exploitation of workers is common in the capitalist system

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During the Cultural Revolution the Communist Party held sessions where neighbors were mandated to report on and criticize each other. These sessions were a form of

a. secondary deviance. b. the prison-industrial complex. c. surveillance. d. censorship.

Sociology

Which of the following is a sign that we are recognizing our mutual interdependence?

A. The vast majority of people in the United States believe that global warming is a serious problem. B. Companies with emissions problems are relocating to countries with less stringent environmental standards. C. Multinational corporations are beginning to take advantage of the resources present in developing nations. D. People, countries, and corporations are beginning to take steps to bring about positive social change.

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