The primary functions of political parties include all of the following except:
a. mobilizing around common interests
b. selecting issues for public debate
c. representing a platform
d. avoiding political power

An education expert is researching teaching methods and wishes to interview teachers from a particular school district. she randomly selects ten schools from the district and interviews all of the teachers at the selected schools. which type of sample did she use in this study? a)systematic sample b)probability sample c)stratified sample d)cluster sample

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

The second reading at mass, is taken from which part in the bible? a) letters b) new testament c) old testament d) gospels