Citizens Have a Strong Incentive to Monitor Local Government Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Citizens have a strong incentive to monitor local government because _____.

• A)as citizens it is their duty to do so
• B)the level of government services directly affects their utility because they consume them every day
• C)it is easy to observe the level and quality of nearby governments
• D)the cost and quality of local government services are reflected in housing prices

Recognize the critiques of structural functionalism in terms of its handling of social change, conflict, and cohesion.

Differentiate between various forms of differentiation in society per Talcott Parsons' theory.

Grasp the concept of dysfunctions in social structures and institutions as identified by Robert Merton.

Understand the historical significance and evolution of sociological theories, focusing on structural functionalism.

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Definitions:

Co-workers

Individuals who work together in the same organization or on the same team, often sharing responsibilities and goals.

Hawthorne Studies

A series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s that concluded that workers were more productive when they believed they were being observed.

Social Needs

Fundamental human requirements for belonging, affection, acceptance, and friendship, often motivating behavior in social and work environments.

Physiological Needs

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