Question 1

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of:

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A)  Irish descent
B)  Middle Eastern descent
C)  Chinese descent
D)  Mexican descent

Question 2

Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves.Max's perspective is:

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A)  Functionalist
B)  Conflict theorist
C)  Feminist
D)  Symbolic interactionist

Question 3

Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character, but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype.Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative.This is a product of:

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A)  Genocide
B)  Intersection theory
C)  The culture of prejudice
D)  The scapegoat theory

Question 4

The term assimilation is defined by the text as:

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A)  When a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country.
B)  The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture.
C)  The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
D)  The act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.

Question 5

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality.With which sociological perspective does Angela's view best align?

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A)  Functionalism
B)  Conflict theory
C)  Feminism
D)  Symbolic interactionism

Question 6

Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group.Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism
B)  Conflict theory
C)  Feminism
D)  Symbolic interactionism A

Question 7

1967's Supreme Court case Loving v.Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of

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A)  Racism
B)  Stereotyping
C)  Amalgamation
D)  Assimilation

Question 8

When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning.When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean.This is an example of:

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A)  Affirmative action
B)  White privilege
C)  Intersection theory
D)  The social construction of race

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype?

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A)  Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is Asian.
B)  Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish.
C)  Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian.
D)  Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.

Question 10

Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe.Asad's class is:

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A)  Segregated
B)  Pluralistic
C)  Assimilated
D)  Profiled B

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of racial steering?

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A)  Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others.
B)  The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory.
C)  Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl.
D)  Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different race.

Question 12

President Franklin D.Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial steering
B)  Communism
C)  Expulsion
D)  Genocide

Question 13

In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic
B)  White
C)  Black
D)  Asian

Question 14

Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of:

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A)  The scapegoat theory
B)  The social construction of race
C)  White privilege
D)  Pluralism

Question 15

The term segregation is defined in the text as:

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A)  The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
B)  The deliberate annihilation of a targeted, usually subordinate, group.
C)  The integration of diverse cultural concepts into a public school curriculum.
D)  The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

Question 16

According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is:

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A)  Based only on geographic regions
B)  No longer in existence
C)  A product of the media
D)  Not biologically identifiable

Question 17

The term discrimination is defined in the text as:

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A)  The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture.
B)  Biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people.
C)  An expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system.
D)  Prejudiced action against a group of people. D

Question 18

In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles?

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A)  After being charged with a crime, Wisconsin courts can order legal immigrants back to their countries of origin.
B)  During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally.
C)  If suspected of illegal activity, Nevada police may search the home of any immigrant, or child of an immigrant, without a warrant.
D)  After being detained by New Mexico police, immigrants are given no rights by the authorities and may be held for weeks without being officially charged.

Question 19

Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Asian American community
B)  The African American community
C)  The Arab American community
D)  The Hispanic American community

Question 20

The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants?

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Race and Ethnicity

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of:

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Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves.Max's perspective is:

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Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character, but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype.Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative.This is a product of:

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The term assimilation is defined by the text as:

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Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality.With which sociological perspective does Angela's view best align?

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Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group.Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from?

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1967's Supreme Court case Loving v.Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of

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When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning.When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean.This is an example of:

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype?

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Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe.Asad's class is:

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Which of the following is an example of racial steering?

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President Franklin D.Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of:

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In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group?

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Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of:

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The term segregation is defined in the text as:

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According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is:

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The term discrimination is defined in the text as:

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In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles?

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Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority?

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The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants?

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