1. According to a study cited by the U.S. Census Bureau, children who live with married parents grow up with more advantages than children who live with _______
a. A divorced parent
b. A single parent
c. A grandparent
d. All of the above.
2. In general, children in _______ households benefit from divorce.
a. Step family
b. Multigenerational
c. High-conflict
d. Low-conflict
3. A cultural universal is something that _________
a. Addresses all aspects of a group's behavior.
b. Is found in all cultures.
c. Is based on cultural norms.
d. May or may not be of value in meeting social needs.
4. Social scientists refer to the use of a church to combat social injustice in the political realm as ________.
a. Protestant work ethic
b. Conflict management
c. Liberation theology
d. Justice work
5. Which term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability?
a. Hidden curriculum
b. Labeling
c. Self-fulfilling prophecy
d. Tracking
6. What term describes the separation of students based upon merit?
a. Cultural transmission
b. Social control
c. Sorting
d. Hidden Curriculum
7. Which factor does not influence voting practices?
a. Race
b. Social class
c. Ethnicity
d. Voting booths
8. Which statement best explains why the United States is not a true democracy?
a. Many politicians are corrupt.
b. Special interest groups fund political campaigns.
c. Citizens elect representatives to vote on their behalf to make policy.
d. Ancient Greece was the only true democracy.