The ever-increasing purchasing power of this class is making it more influential, and their lifestyles are becoming increasingly normative for the whole of American society. Which of the following classes fits this description?
A) upper-upper class
B) capitalist class
C) middle class
D) upper-middle class

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The description fits the upper-middle class, as they have significant purchasing power and their lifestyles are becoming more normative for American society as a whole. The upper-upper class and capitalist class are smaller, more exclusive groups with even greater purchasing power and influence, while the middle class generally does not have the same level of impact on societal norms and trends.

The Ever-Increasing Purchasing Power of This Class Is Making It