Question 1

In the United States the middle class constitutes approximately 40% of the population.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Name the three types of societies based on levels of social inequality.

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They are egalitarian...

Question 3

The capitalist class wields enormous influence (well beyond their numbers) through all of the following except:

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A)   making large financial contributions to political campaigns.
B)   being recruited to serve in powerful government positions.
C)   controlling the media.
D)   owning local and national businesses.
E)   practicing the same religion.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

What are common characteristics of caste societies?

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Caste membership is directly related to ...

Question 5

Caste societies are found in:

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A)   South America and Asia.
B)   Scandinavian countries.
C)   several regions of the world.
D)   Hindu India.
E)   African and eastern European countries.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The fastest-growing ethnic population in the U.S.today is Chinese.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Dalit group ("untouchables")are the lowest legitimate caste in Muslim India.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason the upper class in the United States has considerable power?

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A)   It owns the means of production.
B)   It controls the media.
C)   It has enormous political influence.
D)   It is the main source of soft money contributions to political campaigns.
E)   It comprises about 20% of the U.S. population.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Distinguish between power and prestige.

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Power is the ability to achiev...

Question 10

Which statement about per capita gross national income (GNI) is not true?

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A)   Half of the countries of the world have a GNI of under $2500.
B)   The richest nation per GNI is the United States.
C)   The United States has a GNI of over $47,000.
D)   Liberia and Ethiopia have GNIs of less than $180.
E)   The poorest nation per GNI is Burundi.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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