Intro to Sociology; Everybody knows that...

The death penalty reduces crime.

• True

• False

Women's earnings are now similar to men's, especially in high-income occupations.

• True

• False

People age 65 and older make up the largest group of those who are poor.

• True

• False

There are more married than unmarried U.S. adults.

• True

• False

Divorce rates are higher today than in the past.

• True

• False

Latinos are the fastest-growing racial-ethnic group in the U.S.

• True

• False

The best way to get an accurate measure of public opinion is to poll as many people as possible.

• True

• False

Illegal drugs are the biggest health hazard.

• True

• False

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