The Process by Which People Come to Occupy a Level

question 71

Multiple Choice

The process by which people come to occupy a level within a social hierarchy is

• A) status hierarchy.
• B) achieved status.
• C) status attainment.
• D) status obtainment.

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Definitions:

Federal Court

A court established by the federal government of a country that has jurisdiction over questions of federal law and constitutional matters.

Gilbert Stuart

An American painter renowned for his portraits of prominent figures, most famously George Washington.

Charles Willson Peale

An American painter, soldier, and naturalist known for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution and the early United States.

John Trumbull

An American artist known for his historical paintings, particularly those that capture scenes from the American Revolutionary War.