Social Institutions Quiz

What is the definition of a social institution?

• A temporary gathering of people

• A group of individuals with no purpose

• A structure that regulates individual and group life

• A type of government organization

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social institutions?

• They reflect social values and norms

• They are always temporary

• They have a clear function and purpose

• They have binding traditions or rules

What type of social institution is accepted by society?

• Enacted Social Institutions

• Unsanctioned Institutions

• Crescive Social Institutions

• Approved Social Institutions

Which type of social institution is formed unintentionally?

• Enacted Social Institutions

• Crescive Social Institutions

• Approved Social Institutions

• Regulative Social Institutions

What is the primary function of family as a social institution?

• To offer protection and socialization

• To provide entertainment

• To regulate government policies

• To ensure economic growth

Which of the following is a function of educational institutions?

• To manage economic resources

• To transfer knowledge

• To create laws

• To enforce religious beliefs

What is a latent function of religious institutions?

• Encouraging community harmony

• Instilling dogma in followers

• Providing moral guidance

• Teaching critical thinking

Which of the following describes a primary social institution?

• An institution that is temporary

• An institution that is essential for society

• An institution that is only for entertainment

• A less important institution

What is a manifest function of economic institutions?

• To enforce legal regulations

• To create cultural norms

• To produce and distribute goods

• To increase social inequality

Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

• A local park

• A family unit

• A sports team

• A shopping mall