The Categories Most Used to Define a Majority and Minority

question 24

Multiple Choice

The categories most used to define a majority and minority population in U.S. society are ________ and ________.

• A) age, gender
• B) sexual orientation, gender
• C) religious preference, gender
• D) race, ethnicity

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Definitions:

Limited Means

A situation or condition of having restricted financial resources or capabilities.

Capital Equipment

Long-lasting tools, machinery, or infrastructure used in the production of goods and services.

Fertile Land

Soil or land that is rich in nutrients, making it highly productive for agriculture.

Scarcity

A situation in which available resources are insufficient to satisfy all wants and demands.