Chapter 1 Education in a Changing Society 1) The shifting demographics of the U.S. population can be attributed to: A) the high immigration rate from non-European countries. B) high birthrates among nonwhite populations. C) the relative decrease in the number of young people compared with adults. D) all of these answers are correct. Answer: D Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) Social institutions in a society provide: A) written rules for schooling. B) addresses for letters of complaint. C) internalized rules, or norms, of behavior. D) places where individuals can gather to debate national issues. Answer: C Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 3) All of the following changes have occurred in the American family structure, EXCEPT: A) new family forms are becoming common. B) the divorce rate is significantly lower than it was 10 years ago. C) more families are in poverty. D) there is more intermarriage among ethnic, racial, and religious groups. Answer: B Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) Which of the following is true in terms of the changes in religious life in America? A) Both New Age and fundamentalist religious groups are thriving. B) New immigrants are bringing the same familiar religious activities to the United States. C) America is becoming a less religious country. D) None of these answers are correct. Answer: A Accessibility: Key