Question 1

The major theme used by the author in this chapter is:

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A)  democracy
B)  fascism
C)  communism
D)  All of these.

Question 2

In The New Class Society, Robert Perrucci and Earl Wysong argue that only two classes exist in the U.S., the ______ and the ______.

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A)  superclass / middle class
B)  privileged class / new working class
C)  upper class / underclass
D)  capitalist class / noncapitalist class

Question 3

Which of the following is not necessarily inevitable in a complex society?

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A)  social change
B)  social order
C)  inequality
D)  ethnocentrism

Question 4

The author maintains that equality of opportunity is

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A)  one of the qualities of a democratic society.
B)  not necessary for democracy.
C)  antagonistic to what democracy is.
D)  the least important of the qualities of democracy.

Question 5

Charon argues that in order for democracy to succeed there must be ______.

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A)  voting
B)  majority rule
C)  a culture of democracy
D)  a parliament or congress

Question 6

From the author's point of view, the three current crisis in American society are

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A)  a lack of faith; the breakdown of the family; unemployment
B)  a decline of decent work; a decline in decent education for the masses; the destruction caused by terrorism
C)  weapons of mass destruction; widespread war; fear of terrorism
D)  gender and racial inequality; corrupt politics; high rates of unemployment

Question 7

Sociology tries to

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A)  keep our view of democracy focused on the political arena.
B)  include many areas that are sources of power in our view of what democracy is.
C)  focus on the idea that democracy means majority rule--either through government or through revolution.
D)  view democracy in a negative way--that it is not all that is cracked up to be.

Question 8

What does the author believe is the relationship between the study of sociology and democracy?

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A)  Sociology is the study of issues relevant to an understanding of democracy.
B)  Sociology unintentionally teaching ideas contrary to democratic society.
C)  Sociology is intentionally undemocratic in its ideas.
D)  The study of sociology has very little to do with the theme of democracy. A

Question 9

In the study of truth and beliefs, sociologists emphasize

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A)  which beliefs are better than others.
B)  whose beliefs are more true.
C)  who benefits from certain beliefs.
D)  all of these C

Question 10

According to the author, discussing sociology only as the study of democracy

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A)  is the best way to for students to learn the discipline.
B)  is too narrow for most sociologists.
C)  misses the relationship between science and democracy.
D)  adequately captures the complexity of the discipline

Question 11

In the study of social problems, most sociologists avoid

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A)  doing quantitative research.
B)  making policy recommendations.
C)  blaming the victim.
D)  finding causes.

Question 12

The issues of labor rights, immigration, diversity and work are all related to the study of ______.

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A)  sociology
B)  globalization
C)  democracy
D)  all of these

Question 13

The author points out that the scientific spirit and the democratic spirit

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A)  are antagonistic to one another.
B)  are very similar in their approach to understanding human misery.
C)  have little to do with sociology.
D)  cannot really be compared since they cover such widely divergent areas of life.

Question 14

What do sociologists believe is the essence of being human? Briefly explain.

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Question 15

Name and describe two of the basic qualities of a democracy, according to the author.

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Two basic qualities of a democracy, according to the author, are equality and participation.

Equality refers to the idea that all citizens have equal rights and opportunities within the democratic system. This means that no one group or individual should have more power or influence than others simply based on their wealth, social status, or other factors. In a democratic society, all citizens are considered equal under the law and have the same opportunities to participate in the political process.

Participation is another key quality of a democracy. This means that citizens have the right and the opportunity to actively engage in the political process, whether it be through voting, running for office, or participating in public debates and discussions. In a democracy, the voices and opinions of the people are meant to shape the decisions and policies of the government, and active participation is essential for a healthy and functioning democratic system.

Question 16

Why does the author feel that describing sociology as "the study of society" is insufficient?

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Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the qualities the text describes as part of the definition of democracy?

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A)  government of the people, and by the people
B)  equality of opportunity for a decent life
C)  freedom of thinking and action
D)  respect and protection of human differences

Question 18

Which of the following is not a topic for sociological inquiry?

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A)  Sociology is the study of democracy
B)  Sociology is the study of social change
C)  Sociology is primarily interested in the biological origins of social behavior.
D)  Sociology is the study of social power

Question 19

_________ __________ remains the dominant reason that students find sociology interesting and valuable.

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A)  Social problems
B)  Social structure
C)  Social interaction
D)  None of these.

Question 20

Why does the author state that democracy is not just majority rule or voting?

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