The Sociology of Religion Answers

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The educational issues facing the United States in the early 2000s include

A
educational reform.
B
political disagreement.
C
free trade.
D
all of the above
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The Goals 2000: Educate America Act created the National Education Goals Panel, which consisted of educators and leaders from business, labor, and government to oversee schools’ progress toward meeting the goals.

A
T
B
F
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Congress passed Goals 2000: Educate America Act to improve the quality of education in the United States.

A
T
B
F
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According to conflict sociologists, social control and tracking help maintain inequality in education.

A
T
B
F
5

Americans have long believed that education is the key to

A
social mobility.
B
political success.
C
the formation of religious beliefs.
D
social conflict.
6

Some educators believe the worst approach to curbing violence in schools is to teach young people how to resolve their disputes peacefully.

A
T
B
F
7

Formal education that involves instruction by specially trained teachers who follow officially recognized policies is called

A
schooling.
B
school choice.
C
home schooling.
D
tracking.
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Generally, income increases as education increases.

A
T
B
F
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Functional sociologists believe that the most important function of education includes

A
teaching of knowledge and skills.
B
the transmissions of culture.
C
social integration and occupational placement.
D
all of the above

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