Question 1

_________________is frequently viewed as the major mechanism of social mobility&#10;A) Education&#10;B) Healthcare&#10;C) Criminal Justice&#10;D) Socialization

Accepted Answer

Education is often viewed as the major mechanism of social mobility as it provides individuals with skills, knowledge, and credentials that can lead to better job opportunities and higher income. Through education, individuals can move up the social ladder and improve their socioeconomic status. In contrast, healthcare and criminal justice do not necessarily provide the same level of opportunity for social mobility, and socialization is a more limited factor in an individual's ability to move up the social hierarchy.

Question 2

_________________is the belief a person can accomplish as much as her or his skills and motivation allow.&#10;A) Social Mobility&#10;B) Social Class&#10;C) Meritocracy&#10;D) Plutocracy

Accepted Answer

Meritocracy is the belief that a person's accomplishments and success are solely based on their own merits, skills, and hard work rather than external factors such as social class, wealth, or privilege. It emphasizes the value of individual effort and achievement and suggests that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed if they work hard enough.

Question 3

The _______________________ addresses authority, peer relationships, and how to access opportunities.&#10;A) Religious Authority&#10;B) Hidden Curriculum&#10;C) Socialization&#10;D) Primary Socialization

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten and informal rules, customs, and expectations that students learn while in school. This includes lessons on authority, peer relationships, and how to access opportunities. The other answer choices are not directly related to this concept.

Question 4

The _______________________Requires children to be tested in grades 3-8 and at least one-time in high school.&#10;A) National Defense Act&#10;B) No Child Left Behind Act&#10;C) The Hidden Curriculum Act&#10;D) Citizens United

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act requires children to be tested in grades 3-8 and at least one-time in high school. The National Defense Act pertains to military and defense, The Hidden Curriculum Act is not a real act, and Citizens United pertains to campaign finance laws.

Question 5

______________________ students have been socialized into hard academic work.&#10;A) Hispanic Americans&#10;B) White Americans&#10;C) Native Americans&#10;D) African Americans

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Question 6

A___________ school is publicly funded but operates like a private school.&#10;A) Public&#10;B) Charter&#10;C) Home Funded&#10;D) Private

Accepted Answer

Charter schools receive public funding, but have more autonomy than traditional public schools in terms of curriculum, budget, and hiring. They operate independently and often have a specific focus or mission.

Question 7

In public four-year universities, only _____ of full-time students finish in four years.&#10;A) 89%&#10;B) 2%&#10;C) 19%&#10;D) 100%

Accepted Answer

Only 19% of full-time students finish their degree in four years in public four-year universities. This information is based on a report by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Question 8

The first mandate for education was established in the ______________ colony in 1647.&#10;A) New York&#10;B) Massachusetts&#10;C) Virginia&#10;D) California.

Accepted Answer

The first mandate for education was established in the Massachusetts colony in 1647 with the Old Deluder Satan Act, which required every town with 50 or more families to have a teacher and every town with 100 or more families to have a grammar school.

Question 9

Proponents of STEM initiatives suggest that America is not __________ with other countries.&#10;A) Competitive&#10;B) Uncompetitive&#10;C) Steady&#10;D) Comparable

Accepted Answer

The word "proponents" suggests that the statement that follows is in support of STEM initiatives. The use of "not" indicates that there is a negative comparison being made. The phrase "with other countries" suggests that the comparison is between America and other nations. Therefore, the best choice is A) Competitive, as proponents of STEM initiatives argue that America is not competitive enough in areas such as science, technology, engineering, and math when compared to other countries.

Question 10

Happier, less stressed, and more willing to help other students; are part of what generation who attend college?&#10;A) First Generation&#10;B) Second Generation&#10;C) Third Generation&#10;D) Fourth Generation

Accepted Answer

The statement describes characteristics commonly associated with first-generation college students, who are the first in their family to attend college.

Question 11

Sociologists believe the validity of the tests, as a measure of achievement; is to be used widely.

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Question 12

Four states and the District of Columbia utilize common core.

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Question 13

School Voucher are given to the parent or guardian for use in whatever institution they choose.

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Question 14

Business and Technology, including anything from history and anthropology to music and dance, are increasingly devalued.

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Question 15

Community colleges are experiencing low enrollment numbers across the United States.

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Deck 11: Education in Society