This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A society in which power is wielded by those who deserve it, based on their talents, industry, and ... (Read 34 times)

2125004343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 9, 2018
A society in which power is wielded by those who deserve it, based on their talents, industry, and success in competition rather than through membership of a certain social class or possession of wealth is referred to as a(an)
 
  a. meritocracy.
  b. aristocracy.
  c. oligarchy.
  d. monarchy.
  e. plutocracy.

Question 2

The Seventeenth Amendment, ratified in 1913, instituted
 
  a. direct popular election of U.S. Senators.
  b. the prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
  c. the federal income tax.
  d. None of the above is true.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

paavo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 301
Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

A


2125004343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
Reply #2 on: Jul 9, 2018
TY


paavo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 301
Reply #3 on: Jul 9, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

Did you know?

More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Adolescents are preoccupied with finding their place in the social group as well as society. Adolescents are preoccupied with finding their place in the social group as well as society.
Nanomaterials Applications and Industry Used Nanomaterials Applications and Industry Used
As the glass ceiling slowly cracks, women are gaining entry into the top positions of society. Shown ... As the glass ceiling slowly cracks, women are gaining entry into the top positions of society. Shown ...
The demand for cheap coal to generate electrical power is rising The demand for cheap coal to generate electrical power is rising
Social Problems: A Critical Power-Conflict Perspective Social Problems: A Critical Power-Conflict Perspective
An electrochemical cell is based on these two half-reactions An electrochemical cell is based on these two half-reactions
Video: Mechanisms of capillary exchange

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library