Author Question: Comparatively, the lower classes in the U.S. have NOT done very well in the last three decades ... (Read 41 times)

torybrooks · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Comparatively, the lower classes in the U.S. have NOT done very well in the last three decades because of all of the following EXCEPT:

a. the new post-industrial economy requires increasing amounts of higher education.
b. tax cuts during the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations have helped the wealthy more than the poor.
c. labor unions have been on the decline.
d. rising job opportunities take them away from home.
e. the increase in female-headed households.

Question 2

The capitalist class wields enormous influence (well beyond their numbers) through all of the following EXCEPT:

a. making large financial contributions to political campaigns.
b. being recruited to serve in powerful government positions.
c. controlling the media.
d. owning local and national businesses.
e. practicing the same religion.