Compared with Other Societal Forces, How Does the Role of Government

question 66

Multiple Choice

Compared with other societal forces, how does the role of government influence social culture?

• A) Governments influence thinking and behavior through the enforcement of a variety of laws affecting consumption and marketing behaviors.
• B) Compared with the early and direct influences of family, religion, school, and the media, governments hold relatively more sway.
• C) Americans increasingly complain about the detrimental effects of the government on American culture.
• D) Governments influence all aspects of the culture except for consumer behavior.
• E) Governments are the first social institution a person is exposed to outside his or her home in all cultures.

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