People from all walks of life, races, religions, and ethnic groups participate in the U.S. ...

People from all walks of life, races, religions, and ethnic groups participate in the U.S. legislative process. In view of this, which term best describes American society?
 
  A) America is a polytheistic society.
  B) America is a society of subcultures and countercultures.
  C) America is a pluralistic society.
  D) America is based on the principles of oligarchy.

Question 2

The upper-class uses the criminal justice system to oppress the lower-class because they pose a threat to their power and the current social order.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

As the size of a group decreases, the likelihood for diffusion of responsibility also decreases.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

From a sociological perspective, which statement best classifies 19th century Mormons and 21st century physicians?
 
  A) Both would be classified as subcultures.
  B) Both would be classified as countercultures.
  C) The Mormons would be classified a counterculture and the physicians as a subculture.
  D) The Mormons would be classified a subculture and the physicians as a counterculture.

Question 5

An person in the upper-class is less likely to be punished by the criminal justice system than someone in the lower-class.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

Signs that identify a position in society that someone occupies are referred to as ________.
 
  A) achieved master status
  B) ascribed master status
  C) inherited status
  D) status symbols