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Social Institutions Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Involuntary

b)

Formal

c)

Voluntary

d)

Informal

2.

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

a)

Voluntary association

b)

Peer group

c)

Youth club

d)

Football team

3.

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

a)

Values

b)

Rules

c)

Folkways

d)

Currency

4.

Sanctions can be applied by an institution in order to:

a)

Reward people for good behavior

b)

To prevent people enjoying themselves

c)

Punish people for disobeying rules and regulations

d)

Allow people to behave as they please

5.

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

a)

A lack of commitment

b)

Weak leadership

c)

Conflict

d)

Sharing a common goal

6.

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

a)

Creativity and renewed determination

b)

Violent disagreements

c)

Members leaving

d)

Feelings for failure

7.

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

a)

Factories

b)

Educational establishments

c)

Sport clubs

d)

Banks

8.

Which of the following is a function of religious institutions?

a)

To enforce economic policies

b)

To provide spiritual guidance and community cohesion

c)

To manage educational systems

d)

To regulate recreational activities

9.

What role do government institutions play in society?

a)

They manage educational resources

b)

They ensure social control and public order

c)

They provide recreational activities

d)

They serve religious purposes

10.

What is the definition of a social institution?

a)

A group of individuals with shared interests

b)

An organization that serves a specific function in society

c)

A recreational activity

d)

A collection of laws