Which of the Following Is NOT a Component of the American

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the American Dream according to sociologists?

• A) the belief that everyone can participate equally and can always start over
• B) the belief that some people must fail so that others can succeed
• C) the belief that it is reasonable to anticipate success
• D) the belief that success is a result of individual characteristics and that actions are under one's control
• E) the belief that success is associated with virtue and merit

---

Definitions:

Patent

A legal right granted to an inventor or assignee to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a certain number of years.

Copyright

A legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of their original work.

Trademark

A recognizable symbol, design, or expression that uniquely identifies and legally protects the brand or product of a particular source from being used by others.

Capital Expenditure

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.