Question 1

How and why have college admissions excluded some students while including others?

Accepted Answer

College admissions have excluded some students while including others through a variety of factors. One of the main reasons for exclusion is academic performance. Colleges often have minimum GPA and standardized test score requirements that students must meet in order to be considered for admission. This can exclude students who may have faced challenges in their education or have not had access to the same resources as their peers.

Another factor is extracurricular involvement and leadership. Many colleges look for well-rounded students who have been involved in activities outside of the classroom and have shown leadership potential. This can exclude students who may not have had the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities due to family or work obligations.

Additionally, college admissions can be influenced by socioeconomic status. Students from lower-income backgrounds may face barriers in the college admissions process, such as lack of access to test preparation resources or limited opportunities for extracurricular involvement. This can result in their exclusion from certain colleges, while students from more privileged backgrounds are included.

Furthermore, colleges often consider factors such as race, ethnicity, and legacy status in their admissions decisions. This can result in the exclusion of certain racial or ethnic groups, as well as the inclusion of students who have family connections to the college.

Overall, college admissions can exclude some students while including others due to a combination of academic, extracurricular, socioeconomic, and demographic factors. This can perpetuate inequities in higher education and limit opportunities for students from marginalized backgrounds. Efforts to address these disparities include implementing holistic admissions processes, providing support for underrepresented students, and advocating for policies that promote diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Question 2

According to Doob,while important,the power elite have not had a major impact on the U.S.economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Putting professional management in charge of corporations instead of family members

Accepted Answer

A)  is important when family members don't get along
B)  helps when it comes to modern technological changes and complex planning
C)  is necessary when there are no heirs to the family fortune
D)  is important when management sees philanthropy as a new way to run the businesses B

Question 4

Each year,the U.S.government provides $815 billion in wealthfare to poor individuals and small businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This individual became the nation's second billionaire after he introduced the automobile.

Accepted Answer

A)  J.Edgar Hoover
B)  John D.Rockefeller
C)  Andrew Carnegie
D)  Henry Ford
E)  Gerald Ford

Question 6

Another name for the upper class is the supreme class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A "robber baron" was someone who

Accepted Answer

A)  robbed trains
B)  engaged in ruthless business practices
C)  stole from the rich and gave to the poor
D)  robbed banks

Question 8

Within the U.S.corporate structure,top managers have more authority than their counterparts in foreign businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Domhoff and Dye,the power elite are those who

Accepted Answer

A)  are upper-class
B)  have some education at state universities
C)  belong to neighborhood golf clubs
D)  work for businesses in mid-level positions
E)  all of the above

Question 10

Lavish spending on high priced goods and services to flaunt one's wealth is called conspicuous consumption

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Temporal empowerment allows the wealthy to have others do mundane tasks for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prestigious colleges and universities are important source of human and social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There are more liberal policy think tanks than conservative ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do prestigious colleges and universities and elite social clubs perpetuate the upper classes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The process of gaining admittance into an exclusive social club includes

Accepted Answer

A)  an online application form
B)  a $1000 one-time yearly dues and application fee
C)  one letter of recommendation from a club member
D)  an interview before a 10- to 12-person admissions committee

Question 16

The old rich and the new rich have different outlooks and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The new rich,unlike the old rich,do not engage in conspicuous consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Superclass members are often engaged in the public-policy process because it is beneficial for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Before banking became prominent in the nineteenth century,affluent people had a lot of all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  cash
B)  jewels
C)  livestock
D)  slaves
E)  land

Question 20

Describe the five issues associated with giving wealthfare to corporations and wealthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 5: Heading the Hierarchy: Upper Class or Superclass

How and why have college admissions excluded some students while including others?

According to Doob,while important,the power elite have not had a major impact on the U.S.economy.

Putting professional management in charge of corporations instead of family members

Each year,the U.S.government provides $815 billion in wealthfare to poor individuals and small businesses.

This individual became the nation's second billionaire after he introduced the automobile.

Another name for the upper class is the supreme class.

A "robber baron" was someone who

Within the U.S.corporate structure,top managers have more authority than their counterparts in foreign businesses.

According to Domhoff and Dye,the power elite are those who

Lavish spending on high priced goods and services to flaunt one's wealth is called conspicuous consumption

Temporal empowerment allows the wealthy to have others do mundane tasks for them.

Prestigious colleges and universities are important source of human and social capital.

There are more liberal policy think tanks than conservative ones.

How do prestigious colleges and universities and elite social clubs perpetuate the upper classes?

The process of gaining admittance into an exclusive social club includes

The old rich and the new rich have different outlooks and behavior.

The new rich,unlike the old rich,do not engage in conspicuous consumption.

Superclass members are often engaged in the public-policy process because it is beneficial for them.

Before banking became prominent in the nineteenth century,affluent people had a lot of all but which of the following?

Describe the five issues associated with giving wealthfare to corporations and wealthy individuals.