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What is wealth inequality?

A
a difference between the kinds of jobs that workers hold
B
the unequal access to prospects for education or employment
C
the unequal distribution and control of financial assets and resources
D
a difference in access to medical care between socioeconomic classes
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Mateo took a job as a scooper at an ice cream shop in the afternoons and evenings. He did this to help his family after his father lost his factory job, which caused them to struggle financially. Although Mateo works six days a week, he does not make much money for his efforts because he only earns $7.25 per hour.Which issue related to economic inequality does this scenario describe?

A
minimum wage
B
generational wealth
C
access to health care
D
housing discrimination
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Review the graph, which shows statistics related to race and gender inequality in the United States.

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A
Asian Americans
B
Black Americans
C
Latino Americans
D
White Americans
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Which is a state government initiative for addressing economic inequality?

A
paying workers a fair wage that reflects the cost of living
B
providing flexible work schedules and arrangements
C
providing opportunities for career advancement
D
offering tax credits to supplement low income
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What is opportunity inequality?

A
the difference between the kinds of jobs that workers hold
B
the unequal access to education, employment, or resources
C
the unequal financial holdings between socioeconomic classes
D
the difference in access to medical care between socioeconomic classes
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What is income inequality?

A
the unequal access to education, employment, or resources
B
a difference between a country’s highest and lowest earners
C
a difference in financial holdings between socioeconomic classes
D
the unequal access to raw materials or equipment for a new business
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The line graph shows the share of US income from 1970 to 2018.

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A
increased pay for workers on the low- and middle-income levels
B
increased resources at the high-income level to start new businesses
C
greater access to medical care for families on the middle-income level
D
greater employment opportunities for students on the high-income level
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The bar graph compares test results between schools at different income levels.

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A
Income inequality has the same impact on students at every grade level.
B
The quality of education may or may not be affected by income inequality.
C
Income inequality has a greater effect on learning as students grow older.
D
Elementary school students face the greatest difficulty due to income inequality.

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