2/13 Tue Social Class in America Quiz

According to Marx's definition, how many classes are there in society?

• Two classes

• Three classes

• Five classes

• Four classes

What distinguishes the upper-upper class from the rest of the upper class?

• Inheritance wealth

• Work-based wealth

• Political power

• Educational opportunities

What is the income range for upper middle class families?

• $50,000 - $115,000

• $250,000 and above

• $115,000 - $250,000

• $25,000 - $50,000

What type of jobs are typically associated with the lower middle class?

• Manual labor

• Engineering

• Office work

• Teaching

What is the defining feature of the working class?

• Prestigious occupations

• High income

• Low education

• Manual labor jobs

What is the federal poverty level for a family of four as of 2017?

• $14,500

• $24,600

• $50,000

• $70,700

Who is more likely to be living in poverty according to the text?

• Asian Americans

• Black Americans

• White Americans

• Hispanic Americans

What did Daniel Patrick Moynihan blame for high rates of poverty among African Americans?

• Racism in the U.S.

• Cultural factors

• Lack of economic opportunity

• Institutional barriers