The wealthiest 1 percent of the U.S. population controls approximately _____ of the total wealth in the nation.

A. one-third
B. one-quarter
C. one-half
D. two-thirds


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to current statistics, black families have lower incomes compared to whites

a. Only among female-headed households b. Only among dual earner households c. Regardless of family type d. Only among male-headed households

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In the United States today the

a. top one-fifth of the population receives about 25% of the total income. b. lowest one-fifth of the population receives about 10% of the total income. c. top one-fifth of the population receives almost half of the total income. d. top one-fifth gets 15% of the total income.

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Othermothers are a unique form of an extended family that reflects the specific experience of _____

a. African American women b. Caribbean women c. Latin American women d. European women

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