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Which best explains how the wealth gap in the US has changed over time?

A
It has grown larger.
B
It has become smaller.
C
It has become evenly balanced among high and low-income earners.
D
It has shifted back and forth from growing larger to smaller.
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What is an advantage of choosing vocational school over a four-year college?

A
lower cost
B
access to a campus social life
C
possible scholarships
D
less hands-on work
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Review the graph.

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A
people with a doctoral degree
B
people with some college
C
people with a high school diploma
D
people with less than a high school diploma
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What is one effect of lacking income?

A
having fewer educational opportunities
B
having greater access to higher education
C
having less access to tuition assistance
D
having more choices for professional careers
5

What qualifies as higher education?

A
high school
B
apprenticeships
C
job-training programs
D
college and graduate school
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Tami is excited about receiving an apprenticeship offer in the field of car repair, but she is disappointed about the low pay.

A
She will learn a trade that will lead to a high-paying career later.
B
She will be able to obtain a broad education in many subject areas.
C
She will receive a scholarship that will increase her income.
D
She will be able to delay working while she learns a trade.
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Wealth inequality in the United States has impacted low-income earners by

A
leading to an increase in income.
B
improving overall living conditions.
C
decreasing options to join the military.
D
making it more difficult to escape poverty.
8

Which course would most likely be offered at a vocational school?

A
General Studies
B
Styling Hair
C
History of the United States
D
Advanced Mathematics
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What is one consequence of wealth inequality?

A
Hunger and poor health have decreased in general.
B
Not everyone who wants to go to college can afford it.
C
People living in poverty have ways to escape it.
D
There is not much difference in incomes in society.
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Review the chart showing Erika’s reasons for and against joining the military.ForAgainstWill receive college tuition assistanceWill have to put off college until after service

A
will not have to enter the workforce
B
will get training in technical skills
C
will receive a college degree
D
will not have to relocate

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