04.2 - Social Stratification and Mobility in the United States

What are the three main social classes identified by sociologists in the United States?

• Upper, middle, and lower class

• Rich, poor, and working class

• Elite, middle, and lower class

• High, medium, and low class

What percentage of U.S. citizens are considered "upper income"?

• 20 percent

• 30 percent

• 40 percent

• 50 percent

What is the primary factor used to distinguish social classes in the United States?

• Wealth

• Education

• Occupation

• Location

What income range was considered middle-class in the U.S. in 2018?

• $48,500 to $145,500

• $30,000 to $100,000

• $60,000 to $200,000

• $40,000 to $120,000

What percentage of the U.S. population is made up of people with extreme wealth?

• 5%

• 10%

• 1%

• 20%

What is a characteristic of "old money" in U.S. society?

• Wealth earned and built by oneself

• Inherited wealth passed from one generation to the next

• Lack of social standing

• New-money social ties

How do members of the upper class influence U.S. society as media owners?

• By running small local newspapers

• By influencing the collective identity of the nation

• By avoiding political campaigns

• By focusing on lower-class issues

What is a common behavior of new-money members of the upper class?

• Attending the most exclusive schools

• Establishing old-money social ties

• Flaunting their wealth by buying sports cars and mansions

• Avoiding celebrity status

What is one characteristic of the upper-middle class according to the text?

• They typically hold technical, lower-level management positions.

• They tend to pursue careers, own homes, and travel on vacation.

• They generally don't have enough income to build significant savings.

• They often lose their jobs when companies need to save money.

What type of degrees do lower-middle class members tend to complete?

• Doctoral degrees

• Two-year associate's degrees

• High school diplomas

• Master's degrees