Who Rules America? Quiz

According to "Who Rules America?", who holds the most power in the United States?

• Middle class workers

• Elected government officials

• Wealthy corporate elites

• Small business owners

What is the primary way the ruling class maintains its power?

• Through military force

• Through ownership of major businesses and control of wealth

• Through religious organizations

• Through popular elections

Which institution is mentioned as helping to reinforce the power of the elite?

• Public schools

• Media corporations

• Nonprofit organizations

• Labor unions

"Who Rules America?" argues that social mobility is:

• Extremely easy for most Americans

• Mostly a myth for lower classes

• Guaranteed through hard work alone

• Increasing rapidly each year

The video suggests that political leaders often serve the interests of:

• The general public

• The lower classes

• Wealthy donors and corporations

• International organizations

In "Who Rules America?", wealth is described as:

• Evenly distributed across all social classes

• Concentrated in a small percentage of the population

• Declining for the wealthy

• Mostly controlled by government programs

Which social class is considered the "ruling class" in America according to the video?

• Working class

• Middle class

• Upper class

• Political class

What role does education play in maintaining the ruling class, according to the video?

• It gives everyone an equal opportunity.

• It helps the ruling class reproduce its power through elite institutions.

• It eliminates class differences.

• It focuses mainly on trade skills for the working class.

Which of the following is a tool used by the ruling class to influence public opinion?

• Local libraries

• Independent blogs

• Mainstream media outlets

• Public parks

According to "Who Rules America?", political campaigns are largely funded by:

• Grassroots donations

• Wealthy individuals and corporations

• Student organizations

• Unions