Chapter 10 Quiz: Social Institutions

Are men or women more likely to be religious?

• Men

• Women

• Both equally

• Cannot be determined

Groups that spend money on lobbying for policies that are beneficial to their particular cause is called a ______.

• Specialist interest groups

• Super PAC

• Simulacrum

• Authoritarianism

The system that has students in k-12 that place students into above average, average, or under average course is called:

• Tracking

• hidden curriculum

• homeschooling

• unschooling

There is an argument about whether the government is ____ or not. For example the constitution stating there is a separation of church and state and we do not have a national religion. However, we use the words “under god” in our pledge of allegiance or a public school having morning prayer.

• secular

• Agnostic

• Atheist

• Non-partisan

What is the primary purpose of Gerrymandering, akin to consolidating political power?

• Manipulating electoral boundaries to secure dominance for a specific political party or group

• Ensuring equitable representation of diverse communities in the legislative process

• Enhancing transparency and accountability in electoral practices

• Facilitating bipartisan cooperation and compromise in legislative decision-making

What contributes to the controversy surrounding school vouchers?

• They are primarily associated with the "unschooling" movement

• They use public school funding to cover tuition at private schools

• They create confusion by having students enrolled in multiple schools

• They remove a student's ability to have control over their education

If political organizations, corporations, advocacy groups, and many other groups share political power, then the United States would be characterized as having a ______ model of power.

• authoritarian

• pluralistic

• power elite

• fourth estate

Which of the following statements best represents the reality of school funding in the United States?

• The educational opportunities a student receives are closely linked to the property values in their neighborhood.

• Teachers are often attracted to high-poverty areas where they believe they can make the most significant difference in children's lives.

• The primary funding for K-12 education comes from the federal government.

• Every state is mandated by federal law to allocate the same amount of funding for educating each student, regardless of their location.

Which of the following answers exemplifies the fourth estate?

• The publication "The Washington Post"

• The television network CNN

• The journalist Anderson Cooper

• The radio station NPR

Which statement regarding the intersection of social stratification with healthcare access is incorrect?

• Social stratification influences the quality of healthcare facilities available to different socioeconomic groups.

• Social stratification determines the level of medical expertise and specialization accessible to individuals within various social classes.

• Social stratification impacts the affordability of healthcare services, leading to disparities in access based on income and social status.

• Social stratification does not affect the distribution of healthcare resources and technology, resulting in equal health outcomes among different social groups.