Which of the following statements is generally true about the United States?
A. Most people profess a high commitment to their community.
B. People are highly individualistic.
C. People are willing to pay more taxes to support the greater good of society.
D. People place an emphasis on collective responsibility.
Answer: B
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A. status B. action C. convention D. compliance
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. the social structure determines human behavior. b. rules and regulations guide society. c. shared symbolic meanings grow out of human interaction. d. some actions have fixed and non-negotiable meanings.
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a. is traditional. b. works. c. has female friends. d. reads.