Laws that require mandatory sentencing, including the “three-strikes-and-you’re-out” laws giving life sentences to individuals with three felony convictions:
a. have caused a dramatic reduction in the prison population in the US, as predicted by the laws’ proponents
b. eliminated the need to execute individuals, a causal relationship that is hard to explain
c. began as an hypothesis that evolved into a theory
d. is a policy that is based on almost no empirical research
d. is a policy that is based on almost no empirical research
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David wants to assess his overall wealth. He should include all except which of the following in his calculations:
a. income b. home value c. objects of art d. the prestige of his job
The Marxist political-economy model suggests that ________
a. power is no longer concentrated in the hands of a few. b. an anti-democratic bias exists in the capitalist system. c. power is widely dispersed throughout society. d. many people do not vote because they are satisfied with the political system.
Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?
a. They exhibit lower rates of unemployment than blacks. b. Their economic circumstances are worse than in earlier generations. c. Those who remain on reserves are more likely to complete high school. d. They are disproportionately represented in low-skill occupations.
One infrequently mentioned purpose of retirement is to
a. make sure cruise ships are profitable. b. force older people out of the labor market. c. assure adequate child care for single parents. d. create more competition for skilled jobs.