All of the statuses that an individual occupies at any given time ...

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All of the statuses that an individual occupies at any given time are called a(n) ____.
 
  a. master status
  b. role
  c. status set
  d. achieved status
  e. ascribed status

Question 2

According to your text, elitism is inevitable in all societies, even democratic ones, because
 
  a. humans are naturally self-serving.
  b. the ruling classes are better qualified to rule.
  c. the masses have no inclination toward self-rule.
  d. political decisions are best made by elites.
  e. the public must delegate authority because it cannot govern directly.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E