Match the Following Descriptions with the Social Classes That Fit

question 109

Multiple Choice

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-Their income falls below the official poverty line even though they have jobs; typically they receive no employee benefits.

• A) Upper class
• B) Middle class
• C) Lower middle class/working class
• D) Working poor
• E) Underclass/permanent poor

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