Cities and suburbs can be differentiated on the basis of occupation, income, and educational levels of their population, which is frequently referred to as ________
A. job sprawl
B. social class
C. gentrification
D. new urbanism
B
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In the United States, the top one-fifth (or 20 percent) of income recipients earns
a. about the same as its percentage of the population. b. about a quarter (~25 percent) of all income. c. about half (~50 percent) of all income. d. about two-thirds (~67 percent) of all income.
The most important contributor to the measure of an individual’s socioeconomic status and one of the most important determinants in a person’s decision to vote is his/her level of ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following factors did NOT play a significant role in building support for replacing the Articles of Confederation with a different instrument of government?
A. economic turmoil B. an oppressive national government C. the fears of influential American leaders D. unpaid debt E. internal rebellion
Why has the bureaucracy in Texas grown in recent years?
a. The federal government imposed numerous mandates on the states that required massive increases in education and health care services for new programs and personnel. b. Economic stimulus funds provided by the federal government have led to the creation of many new programs that benefit citizens who are now unwilling to cut them. c. As the federal government has reduced funding of programs to states, states have become increasingly responsible for assuming the duties formerly fulfilled by the federal government. d. Citizens have come to expect a wide range of public services while federal mandates have required more funding, and new programs have been implemented as a result of the urging of interest groups.