As a Result of a Successful Attempt by Government to Cut

question 35

Multiple Choice

As a result of a successful attempt by government to cut the economic pie into more equal slices,

• A) it is easier to cut the pie,and therefore the economy can produce a larger pie.
• B) those who earn more income pay less in taxes.
• C) the pie gets smaller,and there will be less pie overall.
• D) government will spend too much time cutting and it causes the economy to lose the ability to produce enough pie for everyone.

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Social Classes

A system of social stratification where individuals are grouped in a ranked order from the highest to the lowest in terms of factors like wealth, status, and power.

Intergenerational Mobility

The changes in social status that occur from one generation to the next within a family or kinship group, often measured in terms of income or educational achievement.

Intragenerational Mobility

Intragenerational mobility refers to the changes in social status that occur within a person's lifetime, highlighting how individuals can move up or down the social hierarchy through their own efforts or circumstances.

Classism

An ideology that suggests that people’s relative worth is at least partly determined by their social and economic status.