From the perspective of structural-functionalism, pluralism in the U.S.:
a. is not possible.
b. works because different groups have power in different areas, and no group is able to force their will on the others.
c. only works because it has the coercive power of the state behind it.
d. supports the interests of the elite.
b
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A. Prior to the middle of the 19th century medicine did not exist as an institutionalized discipline. B. The establishment of the American Medical Association was an attempt to legitimize medical doctors. C. Medical doctors have always worked in conjunction with traditional healers. D. both "prior to the middle of the 19th century medicine did not exist as an institutionalized discipline" and "the establishment of the American Medical Association was an attempt to legitimize medical doctors"
Members of the lower classes often reject the desire to emulate those in the upper classes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When the United States goes to war, who is most likely to die in combat?
A. poor and less educated soldiers B. poor and more educated soldiers C. middle-class soldiers with two years of college D. middle-class soldiers with ROTC training
Approximately ________ percent of dementia is actually vascular dementia.
A. 40 B. 60 C. 75 D. 90