Which term refers to organizations formed by special-interest groups to raise and spend money in support of political goals?

a. fund raisers
b. political action committees (PACs)
c. soft money boards
d. lobbyists


(Answer: b)

Sociology

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A(n) _____ is a social position that a person is born into.

A. status set B. role set C. achieved status D. role institution E. ascribed status

Sociology

White coats and stethoscopes are examples of ______, which often help to increase patient trust in doctors.

A. symbolic structures B. ritual objects C. legitimated instruments D. congruent tools

Sociology

________ creates an unequal balance of power, which makes it difficult for individuals to move out of the relationship and away from the violence because they have limited or no resources to do so.

A. Learned helplessness B. Financial dependency C. Low self-esteem D. Economic stress

Sociology

Over the past 50 years, which of the following household types has steadily decreased as a percentage of all households in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology