Defining workers as blue collar, white collar, or working class is an example of social stratification.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The European Union
A) has become a significant global player.
B) includes 27 member nations.
C) may act as a counterbalance to the political power of the United States.
D) all of these.
According to the text, rural communities have only a few of the problems of urban areas.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
UN headquarters and five of its units are located in
A) Washington, DC.
B) New York City.
C) The Hague, Netherlands.
D) Paris, France.
The movement of upper-middle-class professionals and families away from the central cities is called gentrification.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is the origin of the European Union?
A) 1945 Council on World Peace
B) 1957 Treaty of Rome
C) 1921 Federation of European Countries
D) 1951 Treaty of Paris
Blockbusting is the practice by certain financial institutions of designating an area of a city as being too risky and unprofitable to lend money to those who want to rebuild or refurbish buildings there.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The main function of the World Trade Organization is to
A) increase the flow of capital into third-world nations.
B) decrease global inequality.
C) ensure that trade flows smoothly and freely.
D) do all of these.
Arealtor taking advantage of (or encouraging) white owners' fears about neighborhood changes is an example of blockbusting
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) provided for establishment of
A) the World Bank.
B) the International Monetary Fund.
C) the International Workers' Union.
D) the World Trade Organization.
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