Which of the following statements best describes the lower socioeconomic class in the United States?
◦ The lower SES class makes up about 40% of the U.S. population, but the percentage is decreasing rapidly.
◦ The lower SES class makes up about 20% of the U. S. population, and the percentage is increasing.
◦ The lower SES class makes up about 40% of the U. S. population, but since the percentage is so high, they control a large portion of the wealth in the country.
◦ The lower SES class makes up about 30% of the U. S. population, but because of government programs the percentage is decreasing.