Which of the Following Is True of the Upper Class

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the upper class in the United States today?

• A) They are a largely self-sustaining group and rarely add new members.
• B) They are comprised mainly of skilled workers in technical fields.
• C) They make up about 30 percent of the population.
• D) They usually work in executive, managerial, and professional jobs.

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