Because they believe that higher education and favorable employment are determined by a person's ability,the authors of The Bell Curve believe American society is moving toward
A) genetic superiority.
B) intellectual superiority.
C) a meritocracy.
D) an aristocracy.

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The authors of The Bell Curve argue that society is moving towards a meritocracy, where higher education and favorable employment are determined by a person's ability. They do not necessarily argue for genetic superiority or intellectual superiority, but rather that abilities, including intelligence, have a significant impact on an individual's social and economic status. They also do not argue for an aristocracy, which is a social system based on inherited titles and privileges. Therefore, the best choice is C) a meritocracy.

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