Question 1

Windsor v.United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

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A)   property rights
B)   civil rights
C)   states' rights
D)   gay rights

Question 2

The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

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A)   demographic transition
B)   the population pyramid
C)   age structure
D)   generational bias

Question 3

Consider the two causes for the conservative belief in family conformity.

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The first cause is the religious belief ...

Question 4

Examine how a young adult moving in with his or her parents after graduating from college could be considered a middle- or upper-class privilege.

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Their families can afford to continue to...

Question 5

Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

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A)   diversity index
B)   social diversity
C)   divisive
D)   polarity

Question 6

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the economy.

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A)   citizen
B)   worker and consumer
C)   family member and relationship
D)   sexual

Question 7

Until the 1980s most parents believed that _____________ should be kept secret.

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A)   same-sex parents
B)   divorce
C)   single parents
D)   adoption

Question 8

Compared to other highly developed countries,the United States currently has

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A)   high levels of social mobility
B)   moderate levels of social mobility
C)   similar levels of social mobility
D)   lower levels of social mobility

Question 9

Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families

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A)   have largely failed in their intended demographic.
B)   have largely succeeded in their intended demographic.
C)   have discouraged nontraditional families from forming.
D)   have decreased the stigma of not getting married.

Question 10

In addition to the increasing age at first marriage,there is

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A)   an increase in the age range of first marriages.
B)   a decrease in the number of divorces.
C)   an increase in multiple marriages.
D)   a decrease in the age range of first marriages.

Question 11

Discuss the health advantages of being married.

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Marriage encourages healthier ...

Question 12

Historically,the best predictor of a child's future social class was

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A)   the social class of the child's parents
B)   the child's educational attainment
C)   the child's occupational plans
D)   social welfare policies A

Question 13

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

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A)   54
B)   66
C)   72
D)   90

Question 14

According to research,the generation that owns the house in a multigenerational family earns _____________ percent of the income in the household.

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A)   50
B)   60
C)   70
D)   80

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

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A)   age
B)   social class
C)   religious beliefs
D)   political affiliation B

Question 16

According to the text,the peak in American family conformity occurred at the end of the

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A)   1940s
B)   1950s
C)   1960s
D)   1970s

Question 17

According to the text,the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class

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A)   is more heavily taxed
B)   is growing substantially
C)   is more vulnerable to falling into poverty
D)   is the safest place to be C

Question 18

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with their family.

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A)   citizen
B)   worker and consumer
C)   family member and relationship
D)   sexual

Question 19

Among those with less education,which of the following trends is true?

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A)   They are more likely to get and stay married.
B)   They are more likely to get married and then divorce.
C)   They are less likely to get married and are unlikely to divorce.
D)   They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce.

Question 20

Explain how religion is an important milestone marker in family life.

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There are ceremonies to mark all importa...

Exam 13: The Future of the Family

Windsor v.United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

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The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

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Consider the two causes for the conservative belief in family conformity.

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Examine how a young adult moving in with his or her parents after graduating from college could be considered a middle- or upper-class privilege.

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Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

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According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the economy.

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Until the 1980s most parents believed that _____________ should be kept secret.

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Compared to other highly developed countries,the United States currently has

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Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families

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In addition to the increasing age at first marriage,there is

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Discuss the health advantages of being married.

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Historically,the best predictor of a child's future social class was

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In 2010,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

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According to research,the generation that owns the house in a multigenerational family earns _____________ percent of the income in the household.

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Which of the following does NOT strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

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According to the text,the peak in American family conformity occurred at the end of the

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According to the text,the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class

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According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with their family.

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Among those with less education,which of the following trends is true?

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Explain how religion is an important milestone marker in family life.

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