In major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, street gangs, made up largely of teenagers and young adults, account for __________ of all homicides

a. one-eighth
b. one-fourth
c. one-third
d. about half
e. over three-fourths


d

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The famous one-person, one-vote decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court dealt with which of the following issues?

a) voting rights for African Americans and Latinos b) the apportionment of legislative seats on the basis of population c) gerrymandering to advantage one political party over another d) the runoff primary e) at-large elections

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Widowhood sometimes provides opportunities for positive role changes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Urbanization in the developing world is declining.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the functionalist perspective, an aspect of social life would be passed on from one generation to the next if it

A. promotes value consensus among members of a society. B. is dysfunctional. C. can be used by one group to subjugate another group. D. enhances impression management.

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