In the Past, Solid Majorities of the American Public and U.S

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the past, solid majorities of the American public and U.S. Congress have supported laws to punish anyone who burns an American flag, yet these laws have not been allowed. Which principle explains how preferences are constrained by institutions?

• A)rationality principle
• B)collective action principle
• C)policy principle
• D)history principle

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Definitions:

Diffusion

Occurs when cultural items or practices are transmitted from one group to another.

Discovery

Occurs when something previously unrecognized or understood is found to have social or cultural applications.

Symbolic Interactionists

sociologists who focus on the symbolic meanings that individuals ascribe to objects, events, and behaviors in social interactions.

Native Culture

The traditional practices, beliefs, and ways of life inherent to the original inhabitants of a region or country.