According to the text, which country has the highest percentage of elderly in poverty?
a. the United Kingdom
b. Ireland
c. Switzerland
d. Belgium
Asset forfeiture is a controversial way of controlling drug sales because it:
a. does not work
b. puts the burden of proof on the accused
c. enriches the police
d. enriches the politicians
Harvard University began as a school to train lawyers.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Jim has one sexual encounter with another student after a night out. The next morning Jim decides that the meaning of this event does not mean he is gay. Which theory would suggest that how he labels this issue is what is important?
a. functionalism
b. queer theory
c. symbolic interactionism
d. conflict theory
Which region of the world has the highest percentage of people living at or below 1.25 a day?
a. North America
b. Southeast Asia
c. South America
d. sub-Saharan Africa
Among the reasons why marijuana should not be legalized are:
a. Many potheads are functional adults.
b. The government could tax it.
c. The health risks of marijuana are fewer than for alcohol.
d. If legalized, marijuana might fall into the hands of children.
Same-sex unions are promoted by the following arguments:
a. equal rights are all that matter
b. negative opinions about gay families have no basis in fact
c. children raised in gay homes show now negative affects
d. all of the above
One-room schoolhouses remain common among the Amish.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which wealthy country has the highest percentage of children in poverty after all welfare transfers have been put in place?
a. the United States
b. Canada
c. Germany
d. Belgium
Among the reasons to legalize marijuana is:
a. It will reduce the incidence of schizophrenia.
b. It continues to be a gateway drug
c. It will reduce the profits of organized crime.
d. Driving under the influence of marijuana will decline.