Why Would Functionalists Care About the Functions the Education System

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why would functionalists care about the functions the education system fulfills in society?

• A) A society's school system represents its religious morals.
• B) The functions of schools aid in social stability.
• C) Schools are where students learn about sociology and functionalism.
• D) Schools are unique because their function within societies never changes.

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Definitions:

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of legislative acts or governmental actions and to declare them void if they violate the constitution.

Statute

A formal written law enacted by a legislative body, at the national or state level.

Legislative Rules

Regulations established by a governing body to order society, enforceable by law.

APA

American Psychological Association, known for its writing format standard; or Administrative Procedure Act, governing the process by which federal agencies develop and issue regulations.