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In English history, the aristocracy included ________
 
  a. the hereditary nobility, the highest church officials, and the royal family.
  b. wealthy merchants, the hereditary nobility, and the royal family.
  c. the hereditary nobility and the royal family.
  d. the royal family only.

Question 2

Why do societies with class systems retain some elements of caste (such as the inheritance of wealth) rather than trying to become complete meritocracies?
 
  a. Because too many people would be poor if society were based only on merit
  b. Because some caste elements increase productivity
  c. Because a pure meritocracy would eliminate families and other social loyalties that tie a society together
  d. Because some caste elements increase social mobility



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

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Here to give you a feedback, your answer was right Awesome




student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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