How Does Politics Affect the Level of Inequality in the United

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Multiple Choice

How does politics affect the level of inequality in the United States?

• A) The U.S.political system is fragmented,making it difficult to establish a comprehensive safety net.
• B) The welfare state in the United States is more developed than that in European countries.
• C) Capitalist institutions make it possible to maintain low levels of inequality.
• D) The lack of a feudal history makes inequality less of an issue in the United States.

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