How Did Machine Politicians Gain the Votes of Their Constituencies

question 5

Multiple Choice

How did machine politicians gain the votes of their constituencies in American cities at the turn of the century?

• A) by offering a variety of services
• B) by promising tax cuts
• C) by pushing for immigration quotas
• D) by blackmailing community leaders

Understand the long-term relationship between wage rates, real earnings, and productivity.

Discuss the economic impact of occupational licensing on labor markets.

Recognize the differences between nominal wages, real wages, and how they affect the labor market.

Explain the concept of human capital and its importance for wage determination and economic prosperity.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Functions

The practical and task-oriented activities or roles performed by an individual or within an entity, aimed at achieving specific objectives.

Conflict Perspective

A sociological approach that views social and economic institutions as tools of the struggle between groups or classes, used to maintain inequality and the dominance of the ruling class.

Structural-functionalism

An approach within sociology that considers society to be a complicated system with various parts working in harmony to ensure stability and cohesion.

African Americans

Individuals in the United States with ancestry from the black racial groups of Africa.