Social Institutions Quiz

What type of group is formed by a number of Friends meeting up after school?

• Involuntary

• Formal

• Voluntary

• Informal

People of a similar age who share some common values would be called a;

• Voluntary association

• Peer group

• Youth club

• Football team

A society usually has ideas about what people feel is right or wrong, desirable or undesirable, important or unimportant. These ideas are called;

• Values

• Rules

• Folkways

• Currency

Sanctions can be applied by an institution in order to:

• Reward people for good behavior

• To prevent people enjoying themselves

• Punish people for disobeying rules and regulations

• Allow people to behave as they please

Which of the following is most likely to lead cohesion within a group?

• A lack of commitment

• Weak leadership

• Conflict

• Sharing a common goal

Competition in a group can be useful when it leads to:

• Creativity and renewed determination

• Violent disagreements

• Members leaving

• Feelings for failure

Which of the following institutions have a role in socialization of individuals

• Factories

• Educational establishments

• Sport clubs

• Banks

Which of the following is a function of religious institutions?

• To enforce economic policies

• To provide spiritual guidance and community cohesion

• To manage educational systems

• To regulate recreational activities

What role do government institutions play in society?

• They manage educational resources

• They ensure social control and public order

• They provide recreational activities

• They serve religious purposes

What is the definition of a social institution?

• A group of individuals with shared interests

• An organization that serves a specific function in society

• A recreational activity

• A collection of laws