Which of the Following Distinguishes the American Middle Class from the Working

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following distinguishes the American middle class from the working class?

• A) The middle class serves as its own reference group.
• B) The middle class emulates the upper Americans.
• C) The middle class receives public housing, food stamps, and Medicaid.
• D) The middle class has lower income levels than the working class.

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