Sociology

Skin cancer is most likely caused by:

Skin cancer is most likely caused by:

Skin cancer is most likely caused by:
A) toxic industrial waste.
B) photochemical smog.
C) exposure to heavy metals.
D) depletion of the ozone layer.

Tuesday!   207   2 Replies

mohstek

After Social Security reforms in 1983, the program had been put on the path of surpluses for the ...

After Social Security reforms in 1983, the program had been put on the path of surpluses for the ...

[html]After Social Security reforms in 1983, the program had been put on the path of surpluses for the decades by the efforts of President Clinton to use surpluses to shore up the trust fund. President Bush changed this. What actions did he take? Wha

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cuddahy99

Welfare reform in the 1990s and the eventual passing of the Personal Responsibility and Work ...

Welfare reform in the 1990s and the eventual passing of the Personal Responsibility and Work ...

[html]Welfare reform in the 1990s and the eventual passing of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 was spawned by new conservative thinking, the New Democrats and mainstream academic thought. What are some examples of these be

autumnnelson123   57   3 Replies

Cele_1015

The United States is the only developed nation in the world that does not have Comprehensive Health ...

The United States is the only developed nation in the world that does not have Comprehensive Health ...

[html]The United States is the only developed nation in the world that does not have Comprehensive Health Care. In addition, our health care comprises approximately 17% of our GNP, opposed to 10% of other industrialized nations with comprehensive hea

trancy   65   1 Reply

beunikuel

Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. What were provisions of this Act that is ...

Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. What were provisions of this Act that is ...

Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. What were provisions of this Act that is still in effect in the workplace today? What were the positives of this legislation? What were the negatives?

mbowdish   55   3 Replies

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getdh

The idea of neoliberalism captured many of the economic reforms of the period. What is ...

The idea of neoliberalism captured many of the economic reforms of the period. What is ...

[html]The idea of neoliberalism captured many of the economic reforms of the period. What is neoliberalism? How did it impact governmental policy and subsequent action? Who did it benefit and who was negatively impacted? What is the status of neolibe

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Omama

The majority of welfare mothers received benefits for more than 8 years.

The majority of welfare mothers received benefits for more than 8 years.

The majority of welfare mothers received benefits for more than 8 years.

▸ true

▸ false

barry1999   48   2 Replies

barry1999

Children continued to bear the real cost of social change and public neglect.

Children continued to bear the real cost of social change and public neglect.

Children continued to bear the real cost of social change and public neglect.

▸ true

▸ false

nyounger   48   1 Reply

anthead

In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled in 2 cases, Gratz v Bollinger and Grutter v Bollinger that:

In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled in 2 cases, Gratz v Bollinger and Grutter v Bollinger that:

[html]In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled in 2 cases, Gratz v Bollinger and Grutter v Bollinger that:

▸ Only gender and age could be used for preferential admission.

▸ P

toripollard8   49   2 Replies

toripollard8

Which president suggested budget surpluses should be used to shore up the Social Security system?

Which president suggested budget surpluses should be used to shore up the Social Security system?

Which president suggested budget surpluses should be used to shore up the Social Security system?

▸ George H W. Bush

▸ Obama

▸ Clinton

▸ George W. Bush

jmoney5   48   1 Reply

qwer34

In 1996, Congress passed legislation that limited immigration by all but which of the following means?

In 1996, Congress passed legislation that limited immigration by all but which of the following means?

[html]In 1996, Congress passed legislation that limited immigration by all but which of the following means?

▸ Enacted new penalties for those that overstayed temporary visas

▸ Increased the income threshold required to sponsor new immigrants

▸ Li

daniellasousa   49   2 Replies

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daniellasousa

Welfare reform of the 1990s allowed welfare mothers to:

Welfare reform of the 1990s allowed welfare mothers to:

[html]Welfare reform of the 1990s allowed welfare mothers to:

▸ Lose benefits if they did not work or prove efforts to find work.

▸ Increase their benefits if they attended college.

▸ Receive exemptions of they were mentally ill or developmentally

justinw2200   47   1 Reply

jesika1122

The most glaring omission of the reform laws of the 1990s was the failure to:

The most glaring omission of the reform laws of the 1990s was the failure to:

[html]The most glaring omission of the reform laws of the 1990s was the failure to:

▸ Require states to provide educational and job training opportunities to welfare recipients.

▸ Deny welfare assistance to illegal immigrants.

▸ Give states incent

stevengu246   44   2 Replies

stevengu246

In 1994, Republicans were victorious in the election based on their "Contract with America." As a ...

In 1994, Republicans were victorious in the election based on their "Contract with America." As a ...

[html]In 1994, Republicans were victorious in the election based on their "Contract with America." As a result, the US saw:

▸ Higher taxes for the middle-class and tax breaks for commerce and industry.

▸ A major overall and strengthening of busines

Gideon123   43   1 Reply

linds

The New Right within the Republican Party focused on the problem of illegitimacy by dwelling on the:

The New Right within the Republican Party focused on the problem of illegitimacy by dwelling on the:

[html]The New Right within the Republican Party focused on the problem of illegitimacy by dwelling on the:

▸ Opportunity structures for poor teens.

▸ Inadequacy of reproductive services.

▸ Incentive of AFDC to have more children.

▸ Availability o

victor.m.rojas2   53   3 Replies

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wasan

The main motivation for welfare reform in the 1990s was:

The main motivation for welfare reform in the 1990s was:

The main motivation for welfare reform in the 1990s was:

▸ Reduce the number of recipients.

▸ Provide work incentives.

▸ Cost.

▸ Discourage women from having more children.

lihui   45   1 Reply

cscscs

Elements of the American Affordable Care Act include all but which of the following?

Elements of the American Affordable Care Act include all but which of the following?

[html]Elements of the American Affordable Care Act include all but which of the following?

▸ Penalty for no purchasing coverage

▸ Employers required to pay penalties if they do not provide coverage

▸ Government run health care plans on the exchang

pkownas   46   2 Replies

pkownas

Although President Clinton failed to pass a national health care plan, President George W. Bush was ...

Although President Clinton failed to pass a national health care plan, President George W. Bush was ...

[html]Although President Clinton failed to pass a national health care plan, President George W. Bush was successful in amending Medicare in 2003. This amendment added Part D (prescription coverage) which gave a major role to ________ in providing co

malabranche13   53   1 Reply

kiyomika

Characteristics of ways the United States lags behind other developed countries with health care ...

Characteristics of ways the United States lags behind other developed countries with health care ...

Characteristics of ways the United States lags behind other developed countries with health care include all but:

▸ Higher infant mortality.

▸ Higher cost.

▸ Higher life expectancy for minorities.

▸ Lower life expectancy.

jacksonfive09   46   2 Replies

jacksonfive09

Which president stated that access to health care was not really a national problem because the ...

Which president stated that access to health care was not really a national problem because the ...

Which president stated that access to health care was not really a national problem because the uninsured could always go to the emergency room?

▸ George H. W. Bush

▸ George W. Bush

▸ Obama

▸ Clinton

drewster127   46   1 Reply

javiermorilla

Health care has become more expensive due to all but the following:

Health care has become more expensive due to all but the following:

Health care has become more expensive due to all but the following:

▸ Ready market principles with private and public policies.

▸ Less limits on what physicians can bill.

▸ New technology.

▸ Demand has risen.

autumnnelson123   45   2 Replies

autumnnelson123

It is projected that by 2050, non-Hispanic whites will compose ________ percent of the population.

It is projected that by 2050, non-Hispanic whites will compose ________ percent of the population.

It is projected that by 2050, non-Hispanic whites will compose ________ percent of the population.

▸ 40

▸ 50

▸ 25

▸ 75

emlaai   48   1 Reply

ShaeTime3

In the middle of the 20th century, the United States was typically defined as:

In the middle of the 20th century, the United States was typically defined as:

In the middle of the 20th century, the United States was typically defined as:

▸ White, Hispanic and Black.

▸ White and Hispanic.

▸ White and Black.

▸ A country of many ethnic and racial groups.

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spruckj

Which group experienced the highest rate of unemployment rate in the 1990s?

Which group experienced the highest rate of unemployment rate in the 1990s?

Which group experienced the highest rate of unemployment rate in the 1990s?

▸ Women

▸ African-Americans

▸ Teenagers

▸ Whites

linhhh   50   1 Reply

Nashua

Early in the Obama administration, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) was released which ...

Early in the Obama administration, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) was released which ...

[html]Early in the Obama administration, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) was released which significantly changed how poverty was measured by:

▸ Modernized the adjust of the old measure.

▸ Comparing various income groups to find average nece

Gideon123   48   2 Replies

Gideon123

Children, African-Americans, Hispanic and ________ continue to have the greatest risk of living in poverty.

Children, African-Americans, Hispanic and ________ continue to have the greatest risk of living in poverty.

Children, African-Americans, Hispanic and ________ continue to have the greatest risk of living in poverty.

▸ Married couples

▸ Single persons

▸ Female-headed households

▸ Elderly widows

CroweN6459   84   1 Reply

krobdance

Factors contributing to home foreclosures included all but:

Factors contributing to home foreclosures included all but:

Factors contributing to home foreclosures included all but:

▸ Purchasing a home you could not afford.

▸ Difficulty with getting a mortgage.

▸ Declining economic fortunes.

▸ Unemployment.

msouthern   48   2 Replies

msouthern

The Great Recession was largely the result of:

The Great Recession was largely the result of:

The Great Recession was largely the result of:

▸ Neoliberal policies.

▸ The inability of people to get mortgages.

▸ Too much money being filtered to military needs.

▸ Excessive regulation of industry and banks.

yufeige4   45   1 Reply

Jjogbhf

An informal economy became one important part of all productive activities in the 1980s and 1990s. ...

An informal economy became one important part of all productive activities in the 1980s and 1990s. ...

[html]An informal economy became one important part of all productive activities in the 1980s and 1990s. These jobs avoided the payment of Social Security and included:

▸ Selling drugs.

▸ Prostitution.

▸ Child care workers.

▸ Human trafficking.[/

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Jlynn

The success of the restructuring of the American economy was based on a newly flexible labor force. ...

The success of the restructuring of the American economy was based on a newly flexible labor force. ...

[html]The success of the restructuring of the American economy was based on a newly flexible labor force. A major characteristic of this force is:

▸ This flexibility offered more job security.

▸ They can work hours outside of the typical 9 to 5 wor

anthonydel117   44   1 Reply

jeromet1

In the 1990s, the economy finally got it right in all but which of the following ways?

In the 1990s, the economy finally got it right in all but which of the following ways?

In the 1990s, the economy finally got it right in all but which of the following ways?

▸ Gross domestic product grew every quarter.

▸ Output rose in the business sector.

▸ Productivity moved ahead.

▸ Unemployment remained high.

mrive3127   47   2 Replies

mrive3127

The Social Security Act was established to provide work related benefits income to aged and disabled ...

The Social Security Act was established to provide work related benefits income to aged and disabled ...

[html]The Social Security Act was established to provide work related benefits income to aged and disabled Americans. The expansion of this in 1972 guaranteed some level of income to those that were elderly or disabled with inadequate work history. W

lmalma   61   1 Reply

osvaldoguzman

The desire to reform social welfare has occurred repeatedly throughout history. During the ...

The desire to reform social welfare has occurred repeatedly throughout history. During the ...

[html]The desire to reform social welfare has occurred repeatedly throughout history. During the conservative resurgence, efforts to reform welfare comprehensively or to create/reform specific programs generally failed. Name 3 examples of efforts to

Biraj   46   2 Replies

Biraj

The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...

The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes ...

The structure of family life changed dramatically during this period of time. Describe these changes and the impact they had on families and society in general. What aspects of these changes were positive and which were negative?

melinoma86   58   1 Reply

rinderbik

The time frame during this chapter saw the transition from an industrial based economy to a more ...

The time frame during this chapter saw the transition from an industrial based economy to a more ...

[html]The time frame during this chapter saw the transition from an industrial based economy to a more services based economy. What are the positives and negatives of this? How does this impact how American families had typically functioned? What imp

caillacakes   45   3 Replies

anthead

Why is it historically that Social Welfare programs and its recipients are negatively associated ...

Why is it historically that Social Welfare programs and its recipients are negatively associated ...

[html]Why is it historically that Social Welfare programs and its recipients are negatively associated with the state of the economic, decline of the family structure and perceived reduction of morality? Explain and name examples of each of these.[/h

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Isack

Defined contribution retirement plans assured adequate income for the middle class more than higher ...

Defined contribution retirement plans assured adequate income for the middle class more than higher ...

Defined contribution retirement plans assured adequate income for the middle class more than higher income workers.

▸ true

▸ false

ujesssss   47   2 Replies

ujesssss

The War on Poverty led to a drastic decrease in poverty in the late 1960s.

The War on Poverty led to a drastic decrease in poverty in the late 1960s.

The War on Poverty led to a drastic decrease in poverty in the late 1960s.

▸ true

▸ false

lizsmith   45   1 Reply

linds

In the early years of this chapter's time period, Roe v. Wade resulted in schools being desegregated.

In the early years of this chapter's time period, Roe v. Wade resulted in schools being desegregated.

In the early years of this chapter's time period, Roe v. Wade resulted in schools being desegregated.

▸ true

▸ false

SalaDinHo   45   2 Replies

SalaDinHo

Which is NOT a characteristic of the Americans with Disabilities Act that was passed in 1990?

Which is NOT a characteristic of the Americans with Disabilities Act that was passed in 1990?

[html]Which is NOT a characteristic of the Americans with Disabilities Act that was passed in 1990?

▸ Prohibits discrimination against people with mental and physical disabilities in employment, transportation and public accommodations.

▸ The estab

Lopezj273   47   1 Reply

ccnastopoulos