Question 1

The federal government first developed an official definition of poverty in _____.

Accepted Answer

The federal government first developed an official definition of poverty in 1964 with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act.

Question 2

Historically, many property owners in the North adopted restrictive covenants that prohibited the sale of property to :

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

How much a person or family earns in any given period is called:

Accepted Answer

Income is the amount of money earned by a person or family in a given period of time.

Question 4

Thomas Shapiro argues that "_______ is a frightful conveyor and transmitter of inequality."

Accepted Answer

Inheritance is the best choice because the sentence suggests that something that conveys and transmits inequality is being referred to, and inheritance is explicitly tied to wealth inequality. Racism and sexism are forms of inequality, but they are not explicitly mentioned in the sentence. Wealth could be seen as a type of inequality, but it is not a "conveyor and transmitter" in the same way that inheritance is.

Question 5

The growth of political and civil rights did not necessarily address _________ inequality.

Accepted Answer

While political and civil rights addressed issues such as suffrage and equal protection under the law, they did not necessarily address economic inequality, such as unequal access to jobs, wages, and resources.

Question 6

___________family income is a standard measure of economic status .

Accepted Answer

Median family income is used as a standard measure of economic status because it represents the middle point of income distribution, providing a more accurate reflection of typical income than the average, which can be skewed by very high or low incomes.

Question 7

The most disturbing aspect of the poverty data is the number of __________ living below the poverty line.

Accepted Answer

While all of the options could be seen as disturbing, the answer C is supported by data showing that children are disproportionately affected by poverty. In 2019, the poverty rate for children under 18 was 14.4%, compared to 9.4% for adults 18-64 and 9.4% for adults over 65. Additionally, poverty can have significant short- and long-term effects on children's health, education, and overall well-being.

Question 8

________ involves rejection of society's goals and established means of achieving them, as well as an attempt to create a new society based on different values and goals.

Accepted Answer

Rebellion is a form of deviance that involves rejecting society's goals and established means of achieving them, while attempting to create a new society based on different values and goals. Rebellion often involves a collective effort to overthrow the existing social system and replace it with something that is more in line with the rebels' own ideals.

Question 9

Official arrest data indicate that involvement in crime peaks at:

Accepted Answer

Official arrest data generally show that involvement in crime peaks at around 18 for violent crimes and 16 for property crimes. This pattern reflects trends in criminal behavior, where younger individuals are more likely to be involved in property crimes, and involvement in violent crimes peaks slightly later.

Question 10

In 2014, the median household income in the United States for African American families was ________ , while the median income for all American households was $53,  657.

Accepted Answer

In 2014, the median household income for African American families in the United States was approximately $35,398, which is lower than the median income for all American households.

Question 11

American metropolitan communities are characterized by strong patterns of:

Accepted Answer

Residential segregation refers to the separation of different racial and ethnic groups into distinct neighborhoods within a metropolitan community. This is a well-known pattern in many American cities and has been reinforced by historical policies such as redlining and discriminatory housing practices. Economic interdependence, industrial bases, and commercial/retail bases are also important features of metropolitan communities, but they do not necessarily characterize them in the same way that residential segregation does.

Question 12

Extended periods of poverty lead to _________families.

Accepted Answer

Extended periods of poverty can lead to stress, lack of resources, and other challenges that contribute to family dysfunction.

Question 13

The official unemployment rate is __________ for teenagers than for adults.

Accepted Answer

The official unemployment rate is much higher for teenagers than for adults because teenagers are less likely to have the skills and experience that employers are looking for. They are also more likely to be working part-time or in low-paying jobs.

Question 14

In 1968, the __________ Commission warned that "our Nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal."

Accepted Answer

The Kerner Commission, officially known as the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, was established to investigate the causes of the 1967 race riots and warned about the growing racial divide in the United States.

Question 15

The peak years of criminal activity are for people between the ages of _____ and _____ .

Accepted Answer

According to research, the peak years of criminal activity are between the ages of 14 and 24. Though there may be some criminal activity outside of this age range, it is most prevalent during these years.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT part of a community's social structure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT part...

Question 17

By 2015, the top 1 percent owned half of all the wealth, the richest 10 percent owned ___ percent and the remaining "bottom"(that is, most Americans)owned only __ percent.

Accepted Answer

By 2015, the richest 10 percent owned 88 percent of the wealth, while the remaining bottom owned only 1 percent.

Question 18

One important trend in American economic inequality is the growth of the very poor -a group some analysts call  ______ ______ in the past 30 years

Accepted Answer

The term "underclass" is often used to describe a segment of the population that is experiencing extreme poverty and social disadvantage, which has been a growing trend in American economic inequality over the past 30 years.

Question 19

The official unemployment rate does not count:

Accepted Answer

The official unemployment rate does not count part-time workers who want full-time jobs but can't find them, as they are considered employed.

Question 20

Sociologists and psychologists generally agree that __________ is the primary unit for transmitting values to children.

Accepted Answer

Both sociologists and psychologists agree that the family is the primary unit for transmitting values to children. While schools and peer groups can have an influence on children's values, it is generally recognized that the family unit has the most significant impact on a child's upbringing and socialization. Television can also play a role in the transmission of values, but it is typically seen as a secondary influence compared to family and other social contexts.

Quiz 3: Race Ethnicity Social Structure and Crime

The federal government first developed an official definition of poverty in _____.

Historically, many property owners in the North adopted restrictive covenants that prohibited the sale of property to :

How much a person or family earns in any given period is called:

Thomas Shapiro argues that "_______ is a frightful conveyor and transmitter of inequality."

The growth of political and civil rights did not necessarily address _________ inequality.

___________family income is a standard measure of economic status .

The most disturbing aspect of the poverty data is the number of __________ living below the poverty line.

________ involves rejection of society's goals and established means of achieving them, as well as an attempt to create a new society based on different values and goals.

Official arrest data indicate that involvement in crime peaks at:

In 2014, the median household income in the United States for African American families was ________ , while the median income for all American households was $53, 657.

American metropolitan communities are characterized by strong patterns of:

Extended periods of poverty lead to _________families.

The official unemployment rate is __________ for teenagers than for adults.

In 1968, the __________ Commission warned that "our Nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal."

The peak years of criminal activity are for people between the ages of _ and _ .

Which of the following is NOT part of a community's social structure?

By 2015, the top 1 percent owned half of all the wealth, the richest 10 percent owned _ percent and the remaining "bottom"(that is, most Americans) owned only percent.

One important trend in American economic inequality is the growth of the very poor -a group some analysts call in the past 30 years

The official unemployment rate does not count:

Sociologists and psychologists generally agree that __________ is the primary unit for transmitting values to children.

Quiz 3: Race Ethnicity Social Structure and Crime

The federal government first developed an official definition of poverty in _____.

Historically, many property owners in the North adopted restrictive covenants that prohibited the sale of property to :

How much a person or family earns in any given period is called:

Thomas Shapiro argues that "_______ is a frightful conveyor and transmitter of inequality."

The growth of political and civil rights did not necessarily address _________ inequality.

___________family income is a standard measure of economic status .

The most disturbing aspect of the poverty data is the number of __________ living below the poverty line.

________ involves rejection of society's goals and established means of achieving them, as well as an attempt to create a new society based on different values and goals.

Official arrest data indicate that involvement in crime peaks at:

In 2014, the median household income in the United States for African American families was ________ , while the median income for all American households was $53, 657.

American metropolitan communities are characterized by strong patterns of:

Extended periods of poverty lead to _________families.

The official unemployment rate is __________ for teenagers than for adults.

In 1968, the __________ Commission warned that "our Nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal."

The peak years of criminal activity are for people between the ages of _____ and _____ .

Which of the following is NOT part of a community's social structure?

By 2015, the top 1 percent owned half of all the wealth, the richest 10 percent owned ___ percent and the remaining "bottom"(that is, most Americans) owned only __ percent.

One important trend in American economic inequality is the growth of the very poor -a group some analysts call ______ ______ in the past 30 years

The official unemployment rate does not count:

Sociologists and psychologists generally agree that __________ is the primary unit for transmitting values to children.

The peak years of criminal activity are for people between the ages of _ and _ .

By 2015, the top 1 percent owned half of all the wealth, the richest 10 percent owned _ percent and the remaining "bottom"(that is, most Americans) owned only percent.

One important trend in American economic inequality is the growth of the very poor -a group some analysts call in the past 30 years