Question

Economist john kenneth galbraith, coined the phrase _____ to describe america: the upper-middle class and those at the top of the wealth distribution are willing to fight hard to sustain their way of life, while those less well-off are increasingly discouraged from participating in political life.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: culture of contentment

culture of contentment refers to the efforts made by members from upper middle class in society in order to sustain their status in society.
The efforts could take form in things such as hidden wealth distribution and using their connection to achieve advantages in competition which often make the situation become impossible for people from lower class to compete and advance.