Table 20-9 Income Inequality in the United States

question 257

Multiple Choice

Table 20-9
Income Inequality in the United States
The values in the table reflect the percentages of pre-tax-and transfer income. Source: US Census Bureau
-Refer to Table 20-9. In 2010, the top fifth of the US population had

• A)50.2% more income than the remainder of the population.
• B)a lower share of income than the top fifth in 1980.
• C)about 15 times as much income as the bottom fifth.
• D)about 6 times as much income as the middle fifth.

Understand the role of miscegenation in challenging and blurring racial lines.

Examine the evolution of racial ideologies and their application in laws and public policies.

Assess the significance of rebellions and resistance movements in challenging racial oppression and exploitation.

Understand the impact of eugenics and forced sterilization on marginalized communities.

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