What Is Meritocracy? Why Do Caste Systems Have Little of It

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Essay

What is meritocracy? Why do caste systems have little of it? Why do class systems have more? Illustrate how class systems combine caste and meritocracy with reference to the United Kingdom or Japan.

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Definitions:

Citizen Apathy

A situation where individuals in a society do not show interest or concern for the political, social, or cultural life of their community.

Massive Deficits

Significantly large shortfalls where government expenditures exceed revenue.

Surpluses

Situations in which the quantity of a product or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, or when revenues exceed expenditures in a budget.

Tax Expenditures

Governmental financial benefits conferred through tax policies, allowing individuals or corporations to reduce their tax liabilities through deductions, exemptions, or credits.