Families Today

Chapter 1: Families, Society, and You

Section 1 Practice Test

1
What function does the family fulfill when it helps its members know what to expect in life?
A)Security
B)Recreation
C)Education
D)Socialization
2
What is a family called when their members do not carry out their functions?
A)Insecure
B)Dysfunctional
C)Weak
D)Incomplete
3
What is a place in society where many families live called?
A)An association
B)A community
C)A congregation
D)A convention
4
Where do families have the most impact?
A)On their government
B)On the world in which they live
C)On the larger society
D)On the community closest to them
5
What is the basic unit of society?
A)The family
B)The school
C)The government
D)The community
6
Which laws are set up specifically to help older family members?
A)Tax laws
B)Driving laws
C)Property laws
D)Social Security laws
7
In what way does business affect families?
A)By making a profit
B)Through employee policies
C)By making products
D)Through social services
8
Identify a service your community offers families.
A)Parks
B)Counseling programs
C)Schools
D)All of the above
9
What is one way a family's strength can be measured?
A)By how well it provides
B)By how much money it makes
C)By how well it works together
D)By how much it owns
10
What is another word to describe a strong family?
A)Healthy
B)Fun
C)Independent
D)Wealthy
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