Yes, they were. The only one who was not from the upper class was George Washington. So much so, that the requirements to be president were lowered, so Washington could become the President
low class, middle class, upper class/high class
Members of the middle class believed hard work and education would bring success, and that getting ahead was based on effort and talent. They felt that people should earn their money, unlike upper-class individuals who inherited their wealth. At the same time, they criticized working-class people for not trying hard enough to improve themselves. Many middle-class members believed strongly in progress and thought that they were the hope for the future.
The system of government by privileged citizens or the upper class is called aristocracy.
The United States Constitution instructs that Congress being divided into two houses. The lower house total membership is based on the populations of each state. The upper house or Senate is fixed at two members per state regardless of population. As there are 50 American States the Senate has 100 members.
Republic middle to upper class
The members of the upper class in Maya society were kings, priests, warriors and merchants.
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upper
Kings and priests
Farmers, servants
Upper ClassNobilityRoyalGentryAristocrats
Farmers, servants
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Farmers, servants
The members of the upper class in Maya society were kings, priests, warriors and merchants.
Republican
Members of the middle class belong to the socioeconomic group that falls between the upper class and the lower class. They typically have a comfortable standard of living, stable income, and access to education and some degree of financial security.