The purpose of the urban renewal program developed by the Housing Act of 1989 was to ________
a. give local officials a larger role in developing urban renewal projects and greater flexibility in how federal funds are used
b. stimulate private investment in the inner city through the physical redevelopment of deteriorated areas
c. tax businesses located in areas with high unemployment or poverty at a lower rate than other areas of a city
d. privatize the process of improving the conditions of cities
Answer: b
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A) It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy. B) It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role. C) It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. D) It is the basis of developing a sense of national pride.
In our society, there is a marriage custom that dictates that the bride wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue. The "borrowed" represents which of the following?
a. the friendship of others that support the marriage b. the potential for loss of income in today's economy c. the volatility of the marriage d. something from a happily married woman
The time when a military person leaves his or her family and engages in training or combat is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Jessica earned her master's degree. She was excited about finishing graduate school and finding her first professional job. She obtained a position working in a large marketing department in a healthcare system in San Francisco. Jessica was nervous about what would be expected of her. She was unsure about the rules in her own department and in the larger corporate culture of the organization. Who would likely be the most important socializing agent for Jessica as she learns the appropriate behaviors in her new work environment?
A. her parents B. her graduate school friends C. her graduate school professors D. her coworkers