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WorksheetsSocial Institutions Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
