Federal Tax and Expenditure Programs

question 20

Multiple Choice

Federal tax and expenditure programs:

• A) are somewhat effective means of redistributing income in the United States.
• B) are not effective means of redistributing income in the United States.
• C) have worsened the inequality of income in the United States.
• D) have dramatically equalized income in the United States.

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Definitions:

Class Consciousness

The awareness of one's own social class and its interests, often in the context of the struggle between different social classes.

Economic Elites

Individuals or groups who hold substantial wealth and power within an economy, often influencing political and economic policies.

Antonio Gramsci's

work centers on concepts of cultural hegemony and the role of intellectuals in society, emphasizing how dominant groups maintain power through cultural means.

Conflict Theory

A theoretical framework that views social life as a competition for limited resources and emphasizes the role of power disparities in societal relationships.