Which of the Following Is a Closed System of Stratification

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a closed system of stratification in which social position is determined by the family into which a person is born, and change in that position is usually not possible during an individual's lifetime?

• A)Caste
• B)Merit
• C)Class
• D)Economic
• E)Bureaucratic

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Definitions:

National Defense

Government-provided security against foreign aggression, encompassing the military forces and other defense measures.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, is available for everyone to use, but can become depleted if overused.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good for which it is possible to prevent individuals from enjoying its benefits unless they pay for it.

Artificially Scarce

A situation where a product or resource's availability is limited through artificial means rather than natural scarcity.