In most states, driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) requires a minimum blood alcohol concentration of
03.
b. .08.
c. 1.2.
d. 2.0.
Prescription drug use
a. increases with advancing age.
b. is most seen in Mexican Americans.
c. is increasingly easy to access because of lowering costs.
d. is decreasing on the whole.
In which of the following types of political culture is political participation often regarded as a civic duty?
a) individualistic
b) traditionalistic
c) moralistic
d) socialistic
e) anarchistic
In which type of political culture do people expect
government to intervene in social and economic affairs, promoting the public welfare and advancing the public good?
a) individualistic
b) moralistic
c) traditionalistic
d) anarchistic
e) socialistic
According to the text, nicotine is more addictive than
a. alcohol.
b. prescription drugs.
c. heroin.
d. marijuana.
According to the text, nicotine is widely used because
a. it creates a high level of independence and makes people feel good about themselves.
b. tobacco manufacturers have engaged in highly sophisticated marketing campaigns that downplay the perils of smoking.
c. other drugs are not readily available for most people.
d. it provides widespread benefits for many people with diseases and disabilities.
Studies show that moderate alcohol consumption
a. is linked to cardiovascular problems.
b. affects blood glucose levels and may lead to adult-onset diabetes.
c. might improve body circulation, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
d. is a precursor to alcohol addiction.
In regard to social class and alcohol consumption, the text notes that
a. few class differences are apparent in the consumption of various alcoholic beverages.
b. the relationship between social class and rates of alcohol abuse is not clear.
c. because of their high-profile lifestyle, affluent people are more visible than lower-income people to the public when they consume too much alcohol.
d. studies have conclusively shown that lower-class people are heavier drinkers than people in the middle and upper classes.
According to the text, drug abuse is
a. inappropriate, excessive use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social impairment.
b. inappropriate, moderate use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social impairment.
c. recreational, moderate use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social euphoria.
d. recreational, excessive use of a drug resulting in physical, mental, or social euphoria.
Which of the following groups of Texans has the LOWEST incidence of poverty?
a) families headed by single women
b) non-Hispanic whites
c) Latinos
d) African Americans
e) Asians
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