Introduction to Sociology

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What are the four factors that Marx argues are essential for economic growth?

  • Role of government, Religion and family structure, POLITICAL, Social mobility
  • Land, Labour, Capital, Technical resources
  • Desire for goods and services, Attitude towards work, Social mobility, Effect of population growth (correct)
  • Environment, Social relations, Economic institution, Technical resources

What is the main function of the political institution in society?

  • To promote social relations and environmental sustainability
  • To control the means of production and distribution
  • To allocate valued resources and resolve disputes (correct)
  • To provide social mobility and economic growth

According to Marx, what is the primary goal of economic activity in society?

  • To make the best use of environmental resources (correct)
  • To maximize profits and accumulate wealth
  • To resolve disputes and maintain social order
  • To promote social mobility and economic growth

What is the term used to describe the denial of access to resources required for self-development and fulfillment of basic necessities?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the political institution?

<p>Controlling the means of production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the sociological perspective?

<p>Identifying general social patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered essential for economic growth by Marx?

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What is the term used to describe the institution concerned with the means for maintaining order in society?

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What is the main purpose of the economic institution in society?

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Which of the following is an example of a function of the political institution?

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