Which Sociological Perspective's Approach Explains Why Rule Violation Continues to Exist

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective's approach explains why rule violation continues to exist in societies despite pressures to conform and obey, but fails to indicate how a given person comes to commit a deviant act or why on some occasions crimes do or do not occur?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Tax Revenues

The income that is gained by governments through taxation.

Federal Deficit

The financial condition that occurs when the government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal year.

Progressive Tax

A taxation system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, commonly seen in income tax systems to ensure higher earners contribute a greater proportion of their income.

Regressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.