Which of the following statements exemplifies the conservative egalitarian label, which sociologists apply to American voters who do not consistently connect their beliefs about equality to support for government programs that might make our
society more egalitarian?
a. Conservative egalitarian Americans want their opinions heard but do not want their privacy violated.
b. Conservative egalitarian Americans want to uphold democratic values but do not want to vote.
c. Conservative egalitarian Americans want to help the poor but do not want to pay higher taxes.
d. Conservative egalitarian Americans want the same quality schools and health care as the rich.
Question 2
The premise of the __________ is that billionaires, millionaires, and all those at the top of the income ladder are expected to pay more in taxes than minimum-wage employees.
a. social mobility index
b. comparative perspective
c. correlation coefficients
d. progressive tax system
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