Question

select the correct answer.
which professional is an example of a person who belongs to the social elite in the united states?
a. librarian
b. doctor
c. engineer
d. mayor

Explanation:

To determine which professional belongs to the social elite in the US, we analyze each option:

• A. Librarian: Typically not considered part of the social elite as it's a mid - level service - oriented job.
• B. Doctor: While doctors are respected, they are more in the professional class. Social elite often includes those with political power or high - level leadership.
• C. Engineer: Engineers are skilled professionals but not typically part of the social elite which is more about power and influence in the social and political sphere.
• D. Mayor: A mayor holds a political office with significant power and influence over a city, and political office - holders, especially at the local level (and can move up), are part of the social elite as they have the ability to shape policies and have a high - profile social standing.

Answer:

D. mayor