A ______ describes a situation in which public fear and anxiety about a social problem are disproportionate to the danger of that problem.
A. digital divide
B. media scare
C. moral panic
D. culturally divisive theme
Answer: C
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Originally, Social Security was
A. created as a program for the wealthy. B. intended to provide a supplement to savings and other means of financial support. C. created as a health insurance program. D. a food program for the elderly poor.
Literally translated, democracy means
A. rule based upon internal opposition. B. rule by the people. C. a system dependent upon parties. D. All of these answers are correct.
Parenti asserted that the wealthy and powerful are served because of the way society is organized. Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways he identified as how this bias occurs?
a. By their influence over elected and appointed governmental officials at all levels b. Through systemic imperatives c. Through the ideological control of the masses d. By means of democratic elections and public education
A crime that is punishable by death is known as ______ _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).