1. What is meritocracy? To what extent do you think the United States is meritocracy? Give two original examples to justify your response. 2. Why do most Americans self-identify as middle class?

3. Why are conflict theorists deeply critical of social stratification?

What recommendations would you give to your local community to to decrease the local effects of human impact on the environment? list 2 recommendations and how they will positively impact your community. 3. what recommendations would you give to the global governments to decrease the global effects of human impact on the environment? list 2 recommendations and how they will positively impact our planet.