Poverty Answers

One of the challenges of the rural poor is that they have limited access to social welfare offices.

Life expectancy is ______ for a poor person than it is for an average-income person. a.lessc.longerb.the samed.no data available to support this claim

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act passed in 1996 turned welfare programs over to the states.

Government responses to poverty have been based on:a.transfer payments.c.neither a nor b.b.government subsidies.d.both a and b.

Poverty is a relative measure.

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A(n) __________ is someone who investigates social problems, collects the statistics, writes reports based upon the findings, and raises necessary funds.a.unemployment counselorc.social-welfare researcherb.social statisticiand.president

The government is responding to poverty by giving tax money to those in need, except the disabled.

Which of the following is not included in the typical pattern of behavior for a poverty-stricken person?a.higher crime ratec.higher standard of livingb.higher divorce rated.higher chance of being a victim of crime

Ill health and shorter life expectancy are more common among America’s poor.