Question 1

The _____ is the minimum level of income that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute poverty line 
B)  relative poverty rate 
C)  poverty line 
D)  poverty rate 
E)  poverty level 
A)  absolute poverty line 
B)  relative poverty rate 
C)  poverty line 
D)  poverty rate 
E)  poverty level

Question 2

High-income countries have greater access to _____ than low-income countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  families 
B)  safe water 
C)  land 
D)  elderly 
E)  caste systems 
A)  families 
B)  safe water 
C)  land 
D)  elderly 
E)  caste systems

Question 3

Which of the following groups represents the largest number of homeless?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blacks 
B)  Whites 
C)  Asians 
D)  Latinos 
E)  American Indians 
A)  Blacks 
B)  Whites 
C)  Asians 
D)  Latinos 
E)  American Indians

Question 4

Which of the four major theoretical perspectives do you think is the most useful in explaining U.S.stratification? Illustrate your answer with examples from the textbook as well as your own personal experiences and observations.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the conflict theory persp

Question 5

Families living on less than _______ of the federal poverty line are considered "severely poor" by the U.S.Census Bureau.

Accepted Answer

A)  100% 
B)  90% 
C)  70% 
D)  50% 
E)  30% 
A)  100% 
B)  90% 
C)  70% 
D)  50% 
E)  30%

Question 6

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People who belong to this social class are from "old money" families and hold top political positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 7

If a family's income falls below the federal poverty line,the

Accepted Answer

A)  family is not working hard enough. 
B)  family is registered on a federal list of poverty-stricken families. 
C)  family is eligible for government assistance. 
D)  family will be humiliated. 
E)  government is obligated to provide complete assistance. 
A)  family is not working hard enough. 
B)  family is registered on a federal list of poverty-stricken families. 
C)  family is eligible for government assistance. 
D)  family will be humiliated. 
E)  government is obligated to provide complete assistance.

Question 8

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Individuals in this social class send their children to high quality schools and enroll their children in a variety of extra-curricular activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 9

According to C.Wright Mills,the _____ make/s all of the important decisions in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  power house 
B)  power train 
C)  power elite 
D)  power dynamic 
E)  physically powerful 
A)  power house 
B)  power train 
C)  power elite 
D)  power dynamic 
E)  physically powerful

Question 10

Raymond earns $58,000 annually at his full-time job.This salary is part of Raymond's

Accepted Answer

A)  wealth. 
B)  power. 
C)  prestige. 
D)  property. 
E)  static gains. 
A)  wealth. 
B)  power. 
C)  prestige. 
D)  property. 
E)  static gains.

Question 11

Most poor people are older Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The United States is an example of a/n

Accepted Answer

A)  closed stratification system. 
B)  caste stratification system. 
C)  slavery stratification system. 
D)  open stratification system. 
E)  ascribed stratification system. 
A)  closed stratification system. 
B)  caste stratification system. 
C)  slavery stratification system. 
D)  open stratification system. 
E)  ascribed stratification system.

Question 13

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: This social class is more diverse than those above it.Individuals in this social class generally earned their wealth and are called nouveau riche.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 14

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Some individuals in this social class flaunt their money and spend it on lavish goods and services to enhance their prestige.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 15

According to C.Wright Mills,the power elite consist of corporation heads,political leaders,and high-level investors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People in this social class generally have occupations which require advanced education and degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 17

Research finds little support for the argument that poverty is transmitted from generation to generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Donald Trump,Bill Gates,and Ronald Reagan are examples of individuals who fit into this social class.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

Question 19

Stephanie's parents were factory workers.Stephanie,however,earned a doctorate degree and now teaches at a university.Stephanie has experienced

Accepted Answer

A)  intergenerational mobility. 
B)  intragenerational mobility. 
C)  vertical mobility. 
D)  horizontal mobility. 
E)  occupational mobility. 
A)  intergenerational mobility. 
B)  intragenerational mobility. 
C)  vertical mobility. 
D)  horizontal mobility. 
E)  occupational mobility.

Question 20

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Approximately 1% of the American population fits into this social class.Often,these individuals inherited their wealth.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class 
A)  upper-upper class 
B)  lower-upper class 
C)  upper-middle class 
D)  lower-middle class 
E)  working class

The _____ is the minimum level of income that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.

High-income countries have greater access to _____ than low-income countries.

Which of the following groups represents the largest number of homeless?

Which of the four major theoretical perspectives do you think is the most useful in explaining U.S.stratification? Illustrate your answer with examples from the textbook as well as your own personal experiences and observations.

Families living on less than _______ of the federal poverty line are considered "severely poor" by the U.S.Census Bureau.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People who belong to this social class are from "old money" families and hold top political positions.

If a family's income falls below the federal poverty line,the

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Individuals in this social class send their children to high quality schools and enroll their children in a variety of extra-curricular activities.

According to C.Wright Mills,the _____ make/s all of the important decisions in society.

Raymond earns $58,000 annually at his full-time job.This salary is part of Raymond's

Most poor people are older Americans.

The United States is an example of a/n

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: This social class is more diverse than those above it.Individuals in this social class generally earned their wealth and are called nouveau riche.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Some individuals in this social class flaunt their money and spend it on lavish goods and services to enhance their prestige.

According to C.Wright Mills,the power elite consist of corporation heads,political leaders,and high-level investors.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People in this social class generally have occupations which require advanced education and degrees.

Research finds little support for the argument that poverty is transmitted from generation to generation.

Donald Trump,Bill Gates,and Ronald Reagan are examples of individuals who fit into this social class.

Stephanie's parents were factory workers.Stephanie,however,earned a doctorate degree and now teaches at a university.Stephanie has experienced

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Approximately 1% of the American population fits into this social class.Often,these individuals inherited their wealth.

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Exam 8: Social Stratification

The _____ is the minimum level of income that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.

High-income countries have greater access to _____ than low-income countries.

Which of the following groups represents the largest number of homeless?

Which of the four major theoretical perspectives do you think is the most useful in explaining U.S.stratification? Illustrate your answer with examples from the textbook as well as your own personal experiences and observations.

Families living on less than _______ of the federal poverty line are considered "severely poor" by the U.S.Census Bureau.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People who belong to this social class are from "old money" families and hold top political positions.

If a family's income falls below the federal poverty line,the

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Individuals in this social class send their children to high quality schools and enroll their children in a variety of extra-curricular activities.

According to C.Wright Mills,the _____ make/s all of the important decisions in society.

Raymond earns $58,000 annually at his full-time job.This salary is part of Raymond's

Most poor people are older Americans.

The United States is an example of a/n

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: This social class is more diverse than those above it.Individuals in this social class generally earned their wealth and are called nouveau riche.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Some individuals in this social class flaunt their money and spend it on lavish goods and services to enhance their prestige.

According to C.Wright Mills,the power elite consist of corporation heads,political leaders,and high-level investors.

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: People in this social class generally have occupations which require advanced education and degrees.

Research finds little support for the argument that poverty is transmitted from generation to generation.

Donald Trump,Bill Gates,and Ronald Reagan are examples of individuals who fit into this social class.

Stephanie's parents were factory workers.Stephanie,however,earned a doctorate degree and now teaches at a university.Stephanie has experienced

Identify which social class the following description illustrates: Approximately 1% of the American population fits into this social class.Often,these individuals inherited their wealth.

Thinking Like A Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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