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Social Institutions and Organizations

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about social institutions and organizations.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is a social institution?

  1. A group of people who share a common goal or purpose.

  2. A set of rules and norms that govern behavior.

  3. A system of beliefs and values that people share.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A social institution is a group of people who share a common goal or purpose, a set of rules and norms that govern behavior, and a system of beliefs and values that people share.

What are the main types of social institutions?

  1. Political institutions.

  2. Economic institutions.

  3. Educational institutions.

  4. Religious institutions.

  5. All of the above.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The main types of social institutions are political institutions, economic institutions, educational institutions, religious institutions, and family institutions.

What is the function of a social institution?

  1. To maintain social order.

  2. To promote social change.

  3. To socialize individuals.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The function of a social institution is to maintain social order, promote social change, and socialize individuals.

How do social institutions change?

  1. Through evolution.

  2. Through revolution.

  3. Through diffusion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social institutions change through evolution, revolution, and diffusion.

What is the relationship between social institutions and organizations?

  1. Social institutions are made up of organizations.

  2. Organizations are made up of social institutions.

  3. Social institutions and organizations are the same thing.

  4. Social institutions and organizations are unrelated.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social institutions are made up of organizations, which are groups of people who work together to achieve a common goal.

What is the role of social institutions in society?

  1. To provide stability and order.

  2. To promote economic growth.

  3. To protect individual rights.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of social institutions in society is to provide stability and order, promote economic growth, and protect individual rights.

What are some of the challenges facing social institutions today?

  1. Globalization.

  2. Technological change.

  3. Climate change.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the challenges facing social institutions today include globalization, technological change, and climate change.

How can social institutions adapt to change?

  1. By being flexible and adaptable.

  2. By being resistant to change.

  3. By ignoring change.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social institutions can adapt to change by being flexible and adaptable.

What is the future of social institutions?

  1. They will become more important.

  2. They will become less important.

  3. They will remain the same.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of social institutions is uncertain.

What is the difference between a social institution and a social organization?

  1. A social institution is a formal organization, while a social organization is an informal organization.

  2. A social institution is a large organization, while a social organization is a small organization.

  3. A social institution is a permanent organization, while a social organization is a temporary organization.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no difference between a social institution and a social organization.

What are the three main types of social institutions?

  1. Political, economic, and religious.

  2. Political, economic, and educational.

  3. Political, economic, and family.

  4. Political, economic, and cultural.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of social institutions are political, economic, and religious.

What is the function of a social institution?

  1. To maintain social order.

  2. To promote social change.

  3. To socialize individuals.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The function of a social institution is to maintain social order, promote social change, and socialize individuals.

How do social institutions change?

  1. Through evolution.

  2. Through revolution.

  3. Through diffusion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social institutions change through evolution, revolution, and diffusion.

What are some of the challenges facing social institutions today?

  1. Globalization.

  2. Technological change.

  3. Climate change.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the challenges facing social institutions today include globalization, technological change, and climate change.

How can social institutions adapt to change?

  1. By being flexible and adaptable.

  2. By being resistant to change.

  3. By ignoring change.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social institutions can adapt to change by being flexible and adaptable.

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