Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs – MCQs

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1.According to Max Weber, what is the relationship between social class and individual opportunities?

2.According to Marx, what is the primary cause of social class divisions?

3.According to the structural functionalist perspective, why does social stratification exist?

4.What was the core belief of Social Darwinists regarding societal resources?

5.In stratified social systems, people are primarily ranked based on which of the following?

6.Which factors contribute to determining social status?

7.What term describes the capacity of a person or group to influence the behavior of another person or group without their agreement?

8.Which of the following traits is NOT found in all stratification systems?

9.Which of the following factors can lead to death penalty verdicts being reversed on appeal?

10.What is the consensus among criminologists regarding the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent?

11.What is a major factor contributing to the high expenses associated with crime control?

12.According to the FBI, what term describes unlawful actions involving deception, concealment, or breach of trust?

13.Which type of societies tend to experience lower crime rates?

14.What does it mean when drug addiction is described as a victimless crime?

15.Under which classification do activities like gambling and prostitution fall?

16.What term did Howard Becker use to describe the process in which people are identified, judged, and penalized for their actions?

17.According to criminologists Cloward and Ohlin, into which categories are delinquent gangs divided?

18.According to the medical model of deviance, what is considered the primary cause of deviant behavior?

19.What term describes severe mental illnesses that frequently necessitate hospitalization or long-term care in institutions?

20.When were biological theories of deviance most widely accepted?