Crash Course Sociology 24 Quiz

According to Marx's definition, how many classes are there in society?

• Three classes

• Two classes

• Five classes

• Four classes

What distinguishes the upper-upper class from the rest of the upper class?

• They have more political power

• They derive their wealth from inheritance

• They have higher education levels

• They have more social prestige

What is the income range for upper middle class families?

• $50,000 - $115,000

• $250,000 and above

• $115,000 - $250,000

• $25,000 - $50,000

What type of jobs are typically associated with the lower middle class?

• Service industry jobs

• Technical jobs

• White collar jobs

• Manual labor jobs

What is the defining feature of the working class?

• Low education levels

• Prestigious occupations

• High income levels

• Manual labor jobs

What is the federal poverty level for a family of four as of 2017?

• $24,600

• $50,000

• $25,000

• $14,500

What is the difference between relative poverty and absolute poverty?

• Relative poverty is a lack of resources that affects a specific group, while absolute poverty is a lack of resources that affects the entire population

• There is no difference between relative poverty and absolute poverty

• Relative poverty is a lack of resources that threatens survival, while absolute poverty is a lack of resources compared to others

• Relative poverty is a lack of resources compared to others, while absolute poverty is a lack of resources that threatens survival

Who argued that poverty among African Americans is the result of cultural factors in the Black community?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• William Julius Wilson

• Daniel Patrick Moynihan

What percentage of working-age adults in poverty work full-time?

• 20%

• 12%

• 29%

• 5%

What percentage of poor Americans are white?

• 66%

• 50%

• 33%

• 75%