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According to sociologist __________, the purpose of government is to socialize people to be good citizens, to regulate the economy so that it operates effectively, and to provide necessary services for citizens.
 
  a. Karl Marx
 b. Emile Durkheim
 c. Robert Merton
 d. Herbert Spencer

Question 2

To reinforce the existing generalized belief, an inciting incident or dramatic event must occur. This exemplifies sociologist Neal Smelser's value-added theory condition of:
 
  a. social control factors. b. mobilization for action.
 c. precipitating factors. d. structured strain.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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