Which sentence best describes a referendum?
a: a political party holds a primary to choose a candidate for legislative elections.
b: citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city or state
c: the state house of representatives holds a hearing to appoint a new speaker
d: the state's citizens votes to remove their governor from office.
e: the state conducts a voluntary census so it can change legislative districts.

Is there such a thing as a social structure that constrains individual action, or is society nothing more than a figment of our imaginations?

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.

This description of the "firm league of friendship" of states is a quotation from the