Which of the following is not a focus for sociologists when they approach the phenomenon of deviance in society?
a. sociologists focus on how most deviance is caused by people suffering from mental illnesses
b. sociologists focus on the social context in which deviance occurs, not on deviant acts themselves
c. sociologists focus on how rates of deviance vary as a function of social and cultural factors
d. sociologists focus on how norms and laws are created and applied, and how these processes create “deviance”

Charles schenck was a u.s. citizen and private in the army. while in military training during world war i, schenck printed and passed out leaflets explaining why he was against the draft (required military service). he was charged with violating the espionage act of 1917, a federal law outlawing any action interfering with military operations. schenck believed the espionage act violated his right to free speech. in which court would this case ultimately be decided, and why? a state criminal court, because schenck was accused of violating a criminal law a military tribunal, because the matter involved members of the military a county civil court, because it involved violation of a civil liberty the u.s. supreme court, because schenck challenged whether the law was constitutional

Which of the following is a problem in the health care system of the united states? a. too many doctors in rural areas b. too many doctors who are general practitioners c. fraud d. costs that are too low

In 1866, a mob in which tennessee city attacked local african americans and burned down homes and schools?