Question 1

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-Their income falls below the official poverty line even though they have jobs; typically they receive no employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

The working poor are individuals who have jobs but still fall below the poverty line, often due to low wages and lack of benefits, which matches the description provided.

Question 2

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-They may be government employees or factory workers; they often find themselves "downsized" and working several part-time service jobs in order to maintain their lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

This description fits the lower middle class/working class, as it highlights the instability and vulnerability of their employment situation, often leading to multiple part-time jobs to sustain their lifestyle.

Question 3

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-Matters of birth and inheritance separate the "blue bloods" and corporate class within this group.

Accepted Answer

The term "blue bloods" refers to nobility or aristocracy, which along with the corporate class, are typically considered part of the upper class. This class is characterized by wealth that is often inherited, distinguishing them from other social classes.

Question 4

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-They may be found in isolated rural areas or concentrated in urban centers. Public assistance is their main support.

Accepted Answer

The description best fits the "Underclass/permanent poor" as it highlights reliance on public assistance and the possibility of being found in both isolated rural areas and concentrated urban centers, which are characteristics often associated with this social class.

Question 5

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best.
-They are dependent on salary income rather than inherited wealth and their employment is the source of their status; professionals belong to this class.

Accepted Answer

The middle class is characterized by employment in professional and managerial positions, where salary income, rather than inherited wealth, is the primary source of their economic status. This class includes individuals whose status is largely derived from their occupations.

Question 6

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They are also known as First Nations peoples.

Accepted Answer

The term "First Nations peoples" is most accurately associated with Native Americans, who are the indigenous peoples of the United States.

Question 7

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-Although, on the whole, they are prosperous, they are politically liberal rather than conservative.

Accepted Answer

Jews, as a group, tend to be more prosperous on average and lean more towards liberal political views compared to conservative ones. This is a generalization and does not apply to every individual within the group.

Question 8

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They tend to be humble because contributions to harmony are more valued than are individual success.

Accepted Answer

This characteristic is most commonly associated with Asian or Pacific Islander cultures, where collectivism and the value placed on group harmony over individual achievement are emphasized.

Question 9

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They have used their legal status as "domestic dependent nations" to open casinos.

Accepted Answer

Native Americans have utilized their status as "domestic dependent nations" to legally establish and operate casinos, leveraging sovereignty rights.

Question 10

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-Although most are Catholic, a growing number of are joining Protestant churches.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Latino community, which is predominantly Catholic but has seen a growing number of individuals joining Protestant churches. This reflects broader religious trends and diversification within the Latino community in the United States.

Question 11

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They value individualism.

Accepted Answer

The value of individualism is most commonly associated with White "Mainstream" Culture in the United States. This cultural group tends to emphasize personal independence and individual rights over group identity.

Question 12

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They were victims of Jim Crow laws.

Accepted Answer

Jim Crow laws were a collection of state and local statutes that legalized racial segregation and disenfranchised African Americans, particularly in the Southern United States, from the late 19th century into the 1960s.

Question 13

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-In addition to filial piety, they value maintaining social harmony.

Accepted Answer

The concept of filial piety, which emphasizes respect for parents, elders, and ancestors, along with the importance of maintaining social harmony, is most closely associated with Asian or Pacific Islander cultures. These values are deeply embedded in many Asian societies and influence social interactions and family dynamics.

Question 14

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They put a premium on time, which they schedule, regulate, and measure exactly.

Accepted Answer

The characteristic of putting a premium on time, scheduling, regulating, and measuring it exactly is most commonly associated with White "Mainstream" Culture, especially in the context of Western societies where time management and punctuality are highly valued.

Question 15

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-Metropolitan Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York are home to one-third of this population.

Accepted Answer

Metropolitan Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York are known to have significant Arab American populations, with these cities being home to about one-third of the Arab American population in the United States.

Question 16

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-They prefer informality and directness in personal relationships.

Accepted Answer

The preference for informality and directness in personal relationships is most commonly associated with White "Mainstream" Culture in the United States. This group tends to value straightforward communication and casual interactions in both personal and professional contexts.

Question 17

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-The largest minority group in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

As of the most recent data, Latinos (or Hispanic Americans) are the largest minority group in the United States. This demographic surpasses African Americans, making them the largest ethnic or racial minority in terms of population.

Question 18

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-The most internally diverse minority group in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Asian or Pacific Islander is considered the most internally diverse minority group in the U.S. due to the vast number of countries, cultures, languages, and ethnicities it encompasses.

Question 19

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes.
-The most disadvantaged minority in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Native Americans are considered the most disadvantaged minority group in the U.S. due to historical and ongoing issues such as displacement, systemic discrimination, and socioeconomic challenges.

Question 20

Match the acronym to the safety net program function:
-Credit on federal taxes for working low-income individuals who are supporting dependents

Accepted Answer

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and couples, particularly those with children. The amount of EITC benefit depends on a recipient’s income and number of children.

Quiz 3: Social Structure in American Society

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best. -Their income falls below the official poverty line even though they have jobs; typically they receive no employee benefits.

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best. -They may be government employees or factory workers; they often find themselves "downsized" and working several part-time service jobs in order to maintain their lifestyle.

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best. -Matters of birth and inheritance separate the "blue bloods" and corporate class within this group.

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best. -They may be found in isolated rural areas or concentrated in urban centers. Public assistance is their main support.

Match the following descriptions with the social classes that fit best. -They are dependent on salary income rather than inherited wealth and their employment is the source of their status; professionals belong to this class.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They are also known as First Nations peoples.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -Although, on the whole, they are prosperous, they are politically liberal rather than conservative.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They tend to be humble because contributions to harmony are more valued than are individual success.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They have used their legal status as "domestic dependent nations" to open casinos.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -Although most are Catholic, a growing number of are joining Protestant churches.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They value individualism.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They were victims of Jim Crow laws.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -In addition to filial piety, they value maintaining social harmony.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They put a premium on time, which they schedule, regulate, and measure exactly.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -Metropolitan Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York are home to one-third of this population.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -They prefer informality and directness in personal relationships.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -The largest minority group in the U.S.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -The most internally diverse minority group in the U.S.

While acknowledging that there is great diversity within racial and ethnic groups, match the characteristics below with the ethnic/racial group that it most accurately describes. -The most disadvantaged minority in the U.S.

Match the acronym to the safety net program function: -Credit on federal taxes for working low-income individuals who are supporting dependents