Conflict Theorists Differ from Functionalists in That They Believe Stratification

question 13

Multiple Choice

Conflict theorists differ from functionalists in that they believe stratification:

• A) serves the interests of powerful groups rather than all of society
• B) has changed in its form over the course of time
• C) was most extreme in traditional societies and has declined over time
• D) is multidimensional in nature

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Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by everyone and one person's use does not reduce availability to others, such as public parks and national defense.

Fiscal Policy

Changes in government spending and tax collections designed to achieve full employment, price stability, and economic growth; also called discretionary fiscal policy.

Taxes

Mandatory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals, corporations, and other entities to fund public expenditures.

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The total amount of public funds that a government disburses on various services and projects.