Question 1

All the basic social institutions need to rely on each other for a functioning society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Why should social institutions be changed from time to time?

Accepted Answer

Social institutions should reflect the want of society. As society develops in various ways, the institutions need to adapt as well. Things that worked in the 1980s do not work in the 2010s. People need to understand the complex nature of society and how its institutions change to ensure the perseveration of the society.

Question 3

In the last 40 years which institution has made gains in public confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  presidency 
B)  Supreme Court of the United States 
C)  Congress 
D)  military 
A)  presidency 
B)  Supreme Court of the United States 
C)  Congress 
D)  military D

Question 4

What is the process of an example of authoritarianization?

Accepted Answer

The process is when democratic

Question 5

In nations of weak institutions social media is often used to promote violence and lies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

President Vladimir Putin does not use authoritarianization in Russia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How has the current technological advancement lead to a lack of faith in U.S. media?

Accepted Answer

Current technological advancement allows

Question 8

In the 2016 presidential election media coverage, Hillary Clinton received a lot of media attention for which scandal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benghazi 
B)  The Clinton Foundation 
C)  Bill Clinton's impeachment 
D)  her email server 
A)  Benghazi 
B)  The Clinton Foundation 
C)  Bill Clinton's impeachment 
D)  her email server

Question 9

Citizens lose confidence in social institutions when social problems remain ineffectively addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the least trusted public institution in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  presidency 
B)  Supreme Court of the United States 
C)  Congress 
D)  military 
A)  presidency 
B)  Supreme Court of the United States 
C)  Congress 
D)  military

Question 11

Why would misinformation from the government cause a break down in social institutions?

Accepted Answer

People need to trust their government. W

Question 12

Making more information available and easy to access will help citizens trust the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What extremely lucrative industry allowed Hugo Chavez to reform Venezuela?

Accepted Answer

A)  coffee 
B)  defense 
C)  oil 
D)  import/export 
A)  coffee 
B)  defense 
C)  oil 
D)  import/export

Question 14

Facebook posts with violence, lies, and misinformation are more likely to viewed and shared. Why does this happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facebook does not regulate content. 
B)  Facebook does not have the time to fact check everything. 
C)  Facebook's business model requires that posts that get attention will be promoted. 
D)  Facebook is not control by government, therefore has no restrictions on content. 
A)  Facebook does not regulate content. 
B)  Facebook does not have the time to fact check everything. 
C)  Facebook's business model requires that posts that get attention will be promoted. 
D)  Facebook is not control by government, therefore has no restrictions on content.

Question 15

The institution that focuses on the skills needed to survive is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  government 
B)  family 
C)  economy 
D)  education 
A)  government 
B)  family 
C)  economy 
D)  education

Question 16

There are five basic institutions that a society needs to function. How do these institutions work together to maintain a prosperous society?

Accepted Answer

The five basic institutions are; governm

Question 17

How does putting government services online help in restoring trust in the government?

Accepted Answer

Streamlining services to help people sav

Question 18

When Nicolas Maduro took over Venezuela in 2014, he had to borrow massive amounts of money from China to pay off Chavez's debts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a democracy, how is the government put into power?

Accepted Answer

A)  military action 
B)  elected by the citizens 
C)  by family linage 
D)  chosen by those already in power 
A)  military action 
B)  elected by the citizens 
C)  by family linage 
D)  chosen by those already in power

Question 20

Most people in the United States trust the information they receive from the media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All the basic social institutions need to rely on each other for a functioning society.

Why should social institutions be changed from time to time?

In the last 40 years which institution has made gains in public confidence?

What is the process of an example of authoritarianization?

In nations of weak institutions social media is often used to promote violence and lies.

President Vladimir Putin does not use authoritarianization in Russia.

How has the current technological advancement lead to a lack of faith in U.S. media?

In the 2016 presidential election media coverage, Hillary Clinton received a lot of media attention for which scandal?

Citizens lose confidence in social institutions when social problems remain ineffectively addressed.

What is the least trusted public institution in the United States?

Why would misinformation from the government cause a break down in social institutions?

Making more information available and easy to access will help citizens trust the government.

What extremely lucrative industry allowed Hugo Chavez to reform Venezuela?

Facebook posts with violence, lies, and misinformation are more likely to viewed and shared. Why does this happen?

The institution that focuses on the skills needed to survive is ______.

There are five basic institutions that a society needs to function. How do these institutions work together to maintain a prosperous society?

How does putting government services online help in restoring trust in the government?

When Nicolas Maduro took over Venezuela in 2014, he had to borrow massive amounts of money from China to pay off Chavez's debts.

In a democracy, how is the government put into power?

Most people in the United States trust the information they receive from the media.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

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Exam 15: Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

All the basic social institutions need to rely on each other for a functioning society.

Why should social institutions be changed from time to time?

In the last 40 years which institution has made gains in public confidence?

What is the process of an example of authoritarianization?

In nations of weak institutions social media is often used to promote violence and lies.

President Vladimir Putin does not use authoritarianization in Russia.

How has the current technological advancement lead to a lack of faith in U.S. media?

In the 2016 presidential election media coverage, Hillary Clinton received a lot of media attention for which scandal?

Citizens lose confidence in social institutions when social problems remain ineffectively addressed.

What is the least trusted public institution in the United States?

Why would misinformation from the government cause a break down in social institutions?

Making more information available and easy to access will help citizens trust the government.

What extremely lucrative industry allowed Hugo Chavez to reform Venezuela?

Facebook posts with violence, lies, and misinformation are more likely to viewed and shared. Why does this happen?

The institution that focuses on the skills needed to survive is ______.

There are five basic institutions that a society needs to function. How do these institutions work together to maintain a prosperous society?

How does putting government services online help in restoring trust in the government?

When Nicolas Maduro took over Venezuela in 2014, he had to borrow massive amounts of money from China to pay off Chavez's debts.

In a democracy, how is the government put into power?

Most people in the United States trust the information they receive from the media.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Filters