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Questions in social-studies

[Answered] Reflecting on your life experiences and/or observations, describe an example of social inequality. Be specific in describing the social inequality including names of places, the situation, time frame and your personal observations. It can be about you or someone you know, or it can be an observation. Do not use AI. This is a reflective question and should be unique and specific. Be careful not to be general in your description. Next, using sociological terms, concepts and theory from Exploring Sociology and the Module, discuss the structures and barriers that contributed to the social inequality you observed. (Total: 2 paragraphs)

[Answered] A charter city operates under the general laws of the state, also known as the California Code. A. True B. False

[Answered] In order for the economy to be strong, individuals must a. produce goods and pay workers b. provide labor and pay workers c. produce goods and buy goods d. provide labor and buy goods

[Answered] If a sociologist uses information gathered by the United States Census Bureau in a study, that sociologist is performing A. an experiment. B. participant observation. C. a questionnaire. D. a secondary analysis.

[Answered] The theoretical perspective of ... would argue that the race/ethnicity stratification system doesn't exist because it is an inherently necessary biological or social arrangement, but rather because it maintains an unequal system of power and dominance. A. symbolic interactionism B. feminism C. conflict theory D. functionalism

[Answered] The term social capital refers to: A. family and community resources on which parents can draw. B. the socioeconomic status descriptive of a community. C. a particularly effective parenting style. D. a group's beliefs about the likely success of its members.

[Answered] A single-mom works long hours as a housekeeper at a hotel and is struggling to make ends meet. Another woman is married, earns a high income, and is home in time to help her children with homework each weekday. According to research by Lui and Lachman (2019), which is most likely true? A. The children of both women will be equally well-adjusted by the time they reach adulthood. B. The children of the high-income mother will be more well-adjusted in middle and late adulthood. C. The children of the housekeeper will be more well-adjusted in adulthood because they will have to fend for themselves more as children. D. Neither woman's children will be well-adjusted in adulthood given both moms work.

[Answered] Which of the following is a legislative check on the executive branch? A. Congress can vote to pass legislation. B. Congress can repeal a presidential election. C. Congress can override a court decision. D. Congress can remove the president from office.

[Answered] According to Engber, what is the public's attitude toward taxing junk food and soda? How does he support this generalization?

[Answered] Which of the following is ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) responsible for? Select all that apply. A. Fugitive apprehension B. Witness security C. Homeland Security Investigations D. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) E. Gangs