How does ideology maintain social stratification in the United States?
a. Despite hardships, people believe that U.S. system is just.
b. People believe that there is no way to improve their lot in life.
c. Children are brainwashed to believe that the elites in their society are special.
d. People believe that the elites were chosen by God.
Answer: a
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A) mountains B) savannas C) prairies D) steppes
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A. is less robust B. has a strong chin C. lacks any bony crests D. all of these
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