According to the Text,the Upper Class in the United States

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the text,the upper class in the United States:

• A) is made up of the wealthiest 20% of the population
• B) has a distinctive lifestyle and is politically influential
• C) does not include "new money" entrepreneurs such as Bill Gates
• D) is accessible to all Americans with a college education
• E) is racially and ethnically diverse

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Definitions:

Political Parties

Organized groups of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.

War Debts

The financial obligations incurred by countries as a result of war expenditures, often leading to discussions or conflicts regarding repayment after the war's conclusion.

Political Party

An organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Federal Power

Federal power refers to the authorities and responsibilities held by the federal government, as distinguished from those of state or local governments, in countries with a federal system of governance.