Which of these statements is the best description of social class in the United States?
A) There is a very simple class structure with a very few wealthy landowners, while the majority of the population having no property.
B) The social class system is very simple because throughout the society there is relative equality.
C) Social class status is determined almost exclusively by the occupation that one has.
D) The U.S. class system is elaborate; it could be depicted by a ladder with a different social class at each rung.

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The U.S. class system is complex and can be visualized as a ladder with multiple rungs, each representing different social classes based on a combination of factors like income, education, and occupation.

Which of These Statements Is the Best Description of Social