The political influence of ______ group has declined significantly as the good-producing industries of the economy, which typically had strong union membership, have contracted.
A) underclass
B) working-poor
C) working class
D) middle class

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The working class had traditionally been a strong political force due to their strong union memberships in good-producing industries. However, these industries have largely contracted, resulting in a decline in the political influence of the working class. The other options (underclass, working-poor, middle class) do not have the same historical association with union membership and good-producing industries, making them less likely to be the correct answer.

The Political Influence of ______ Group Has Declined Significantly as the Good-Producing