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Jomari Abunda
on Dec 01, 2024
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Which of the following is a serious flaw in the way the federal government defines poverty?
A) It is too complicated because it takes into account too many factors, especially the cost of housing in each major metropolitan area.
B) It justifies a welfare system that supports a great number of people who simply do not want to work.
C) It does not take into account regional differences in the cost of living.
D) It overestimates the number of people who cannot afford basic necessities.
Federal Government
Defines a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units (such as states or provinces).
Regional Differences
Refers to variations in customs, behaviors, accents, climates, and landscapes between different areas of a particular country or the world.
- Perceive the antecedents of poverty, methods employed for its alleviation, and the resultant scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Perceive the antecedents of poverty, methods employed for its alleviation, and the resultant scenarios.