Who comprises the power elite and what is the ruling class?

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The power elite is comprised of the top business, political, and military leaders. It does not include a specific membership list by title or position. The ruling class is another term for the power elite introduced by sociologist William Domhoff.

Sociology

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A) Consumerist groups B) Cultural industries C) Interpretive communities D) Global village

Sociology

On the matter of abortion on demand, feminists are generally:

A) in favor B) opposed C) divided D) in flux

Sociology

________ is a hallmark of contemporary corrections and is regarded as the gold standard by which correctional programs and services are evaluated today.

A. Correctional econometrics B. Restorative justice C. Evidence-based corrections D. Specific deterrence

Sociology

Which of the following is a cause of poverty at the nation level?

A. The poorest nations tend to be found in warm climates, where people move more slowly and are less able to accomplish things that lead to wealth. B. People in poorer nations are more concerned with spirituality than with material goods. C. The poorest nations were once colonies of the richer nations, and this legacy of exploitation has left them behind in terms of leadership and economy. D. People in richer nations are more deserving because they work both harder and smarter.

Sociology