To What Extent Do the Poorest Members of American Society

question 19

Multiple Choice

To what extent do the poorest members of American society participate in social movements?

• A) more than any other class
• B) in about equal numbers as other class groups
• C) more than members of the upper class, but less than members of the middle class
• D) less than any other class
• E) They participate only when the social movement in question directly affects their lives.

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