The United States is an example of a pure democracy.

The United States is an example of a pure democracy.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Children learn about their cultural heritage and develop a sense of personal identity in relationship to their group through __________.
 
  a. nonverbal communication b. osmosis
 c. language d. innovation

Question 3

The text points out that ingroup and outgroup distinctions_________________ _____.
 
  a. may encourage social cohesion among group members
 b. serve to prevent classism, racism, sexism, and ageism
 c. discourage feelings of group superiority
 d. are less likely to exist in contemporary societies than in traditional ones

Question 4

Military juntas result when military officers seize power from the government, as has happened in recent decades in Argentina, Chile, and Haiti.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

Recent data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that approximately __________ percent of the people in this country speak a language other than English at home.
 
  a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 20
  d. 30

Question 6

Which of these characteristics do virtual communities and face-to-face communities have in common?
 
  a. geographic boundaries
 b. social boundaries
 c. shared interests
 d. psychological detachment among members