Which of the following statement is true of bowling in America?
a. bowling is a sport in which few Americans participate.
b. bowling leagues have increased dramatically over the last thirty years.
c. fewer people bowl than vote in congressional elections.
d. more people are bowling now than ever before, but fewer are doing so in leagues.
Question 2In terms of membership in civic organizations, which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. while membership in all forms of volunteer organizations has dropped dramatically, church attendance has risen over the last decades.
b. while there has been a drop in religious participation in America, volunteerism in other forms of society has risen.
c. there has been a steady and continual decline in all forms of civic involvement.
d. there has been a steady and continual rise in all forms of civic involvement.
Question 3Which type of organization are women most likely to join?
a. school-service (parent-teacher) organizations
b. church-affiliated organizations
c. athletic teams
d. book clubs
Question 4Over the last several decades, voter turnout at all levels of politics has ___________________.
a. fallen dramatically
b. risen dramatically
c. stayed remarkably the same
d. never been studied by social scientists
Question 5What does the term social capital mean?
a. the amount of money that a society is willing to spend on leisure pursuits
b. the tools and training that enhance society's productivity
c. the amount of leeway that individuals are willing to give each other in society
d. the features of an organization that facilitate cooperation for the mutual benefit of society
Question 6Putnam conducted his own study of governments in various regions of Italy. He found that their levels of effectiveness varied dramatically. Which of the following was not a sign of a more effective government?
a. voter turnout
b. newspaper readership
c. totalitarian leadership
d. the presence of football clubs
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