The lower-middle-class members shape the economic and political climate by holding top political ...

The lower-middle-class members shape the economic and political climate by holding top political positions in the federal government, underwriting thousands of think tanks and research institutes that formulate national policies, and shaping public opinion through the mass media.
 
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Question 2

Socioeconomic status (SES) is an overall ranking of a person's position in society based on income, education, and occupation.
 
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Question 3

Wealth is the money a person receives, usually through wages or salaries.
 
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Question 4

Since ascribed characteristics can change, people in open stratification systems can move from one social class to another.
 
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Question 5

In a slavery system, people's positions are based on both birth and achievement.
 
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Question 6

In a closed stratification system, movement from one social position to another is limited by ascribed statuses.
 
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Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of online interaction on families?
 
  A) Social media has a more negative impact on committed relationships.
  B) Social media has no effect on family ties.
  C) Social media has more positive effects on families.
  D) Social media has a more negative effect on ties between parents and children.
  E) Social media has had a mixed effect on family ties.