Marriage based on similarity of values and interests is called
a. monogamy.
b. homogamy.
c. polygamy.
d. compatibility.
ANSWER: b
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a. Karl Marx b. Émile Durkheim c. Max Weber d. Herbert Spencer e. none of the above
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A) Increasing the minimum wage will increase government spending on welfare programs that provide cash assistance directly to families and individuals, which is already the most expensive program in the U.S. budget. B) Increasing the minimum wage is not necessary because it is already a living wage. C) Increasing the minimum wage helps people have more economic stability, which would not be good for society. D) Increasing the minimum wage will make it more difficult for employers to hire lots of workers, increasing the overall unemployment rate.