Why is the United States now considered a meritocracy? A. It is understood that people who are disadvantaged may
experience obstacles in changing their social status.
B. The American social system is preferable to that of any other
country.
C. It is felt that one day there will be only one social class.
D. It is believed that achievement can result in an improvement in
social status.

D. it is believed that achievement can result in an improvement in social status. That's the answer

the answer is: must pay taxes on profits

since it is considered as a part of your income, profits from investments is eligible for tax payment.

the tax from your investment could be influenced by how long you decided to sell it. united states promotes keeping your investment for long term period. so, the tax rate for investments that you sell in less than one year is typically higher compared to investments that you sell in more than one year period.

the correct answer is d. the monetary reserve is a set of funds represented in currency, money or similar, saved as a forecast of possible needs or for legal reasons.

the increase or decrease in the monetary base influences in the increase or decrease of the inflation rate. therefore, the excess of monetary reserve will cause the reduction of inflation.