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codyclark

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According to the text, some groups of people are likely to be undercounted by the Census for various reasons. Why does this matter?
 
  a. The original purpose of the Census was to determine the gross capital product more accurately.
 b. The Census is used to apportion representation in government as fairly as possible.
 c. Without an accurate population count, it is not possible to provide welfare programs.
 d. The U.S. standing in the world is determined in part on the size of our population.

Question 2

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?
 
  a. Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not?
 b. Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others?
 c. Why do some personality types act more deviant than other personality types?
 d. How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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