WorksheetsWho Rules America? Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
The term "power elite" refers to:
Any politician in Washington, D.C.
A small group of people with control over key institutions.
All citizens who vote.
Activists fighting for social change.
The corporate community mainly focuses on:
Promoting arts and culture
Making profits and maintaining control over the economy
Supporting grassroots political movements
Expanding public education access
How do interlocking directorates strengthen the power of corporations?
They create competition between companies.
They allow companies to share resources fairly.
They connect leaders across different companies, concentrating influence.
They guarantee jobs for low-income workers.
According to the video, democracy in America is challenged because:
Most people refuse to vote.
The ruling class heavily influences political decision-making.
The government funds too many social programs.
The courts are too independent.
What is a major consequence of wealth inequality highlighted in the video?
Stronger middle-class growth
Greater political polarization and reduced social mobility
Decrease in overall economic productivity
Expansion of workers' rights
The "Who Rules America?" video suggests that the American Dream is:
Fully achievable for everyone
Becoming more accessible over time
Less attainable due to rising economic inequality
Stronger because of government policies
According to the video, most major government policies are influenced by:
Popular votes
The working class
The interests of wealthy elites and corporations
Public debates and town halls
Think tanks funded by elites are used to:
Develop independent scientific research
Promote policies that benefit the wealthy
Train young political activists equally from all classes
Eliminate corporate power
Lobbyists primarily serve:
Small businesses and local communities
The interests of the general public
The interests of large corporations and wealthy individuals
Environmental groups
In "Who Rules America?", the connection between wealth and political influence is described as:
Weak and declining
Coincidental and rare
Strong and intentional
Regulated fairly by government agencies
What is a common method used by the ruling class to maintain their influence over political processes?
Direct public voting
Funding political campaigns
Community service
Volunteering in local elections
According to "Who Rules America?", how does the media contribute to the power of the elite?
By promoting elite-friendly narratives
By providing unbiased news coverage
By focusing on local community issues
By offering free advertising to small businesses
What is the relationship between corporate lobbying and government policy as described in the video?
Lobbying has no impact on government policy
Lobbying ensures policies favor the general public
Lobbying often results in policies that benefit corporations
Lobbying is strictly regulated to prevent influence
