Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Social Classes

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding social classes in the United States?

• A) Social class is determined by income alone.
• B) Lines between social classes in the United States are fixed and rigid.
• C) Social classes show distinct product preferences in clothing and automobiles.
• D) Wealth is more critical than education level in measuring social class.
• E) People are relegated to a permanent social class in the United States.

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