A Set of Values Widely Shared Within a Society Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

A set of values widely shared within a society is referred to as which of the following?

• A)government
• B)politics
• C)public policy
• D)political culture

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Definitions:

Secularization Thesis

The theory that as societies progress, particularly through modernization and rationalization, religion loses its authority in all aspects of social life and governance.

Worldly Institutions

Organizations and structures that are part of the secular, as opposed to spiritual or religious, aspects of society, including governments, businesses, and educational entities.

Religion

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.

Denominations

Distinct religious groups within a broader faith tradition, often differing in practices, beliefs, and governance.