Recent studies show that those who have gone into workfare programs begin to earn enough to keep ...

Recent studies show that those who have gone into workfare programs begin to earn enough to keep them above the poverty line.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Sociology is a(n) _____ discipline, meaning conclusions are based on systematic observations.
 
  a. empirical
 b. faith-based
 c. common sense
 d. rigorous

Question 3

The poverty rate has been steadily decreasing since 2000.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

Sociology is defined as the study of _____.
 
  a. past societies
 b. individuals and their personalities
 c. past cultures
 d. human behavior in society

Question 5

Married couple families are most commonly living in poverty.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

There has been an increasing influence of religion on politics in the United States recently.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 7

From a functionalist perspective, poverty may serve positive functions for society.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false