Americans Like to Think That They Live in a Meritocracy

question 4

Multiple Choice

Americans like to think that they live in a meritocracy, which means:

• A)we can be anything we want to be
• B)there is no hierarchical ranking of people within society
• C)financial and social rewards are based on personal abilities, education, and skills
• D)social stratification is based on ascribed characteristics
• E)that anyone can be a member of the proletariat

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