Poverty

Question 1

Describe the goals of the U.S. government’s “war on poverty.”

Question 2

Explain how the poverty level is determined.

Question 3

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

Question 4

The likelihood that individuals have of sharing in the opportunities and benefits of society is known asa.life chances.c.both a and bb.life expectancy.d.neither a nor b

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

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

Question 6

One of the consequences of poverty is that poverty stricken people _____. a. Are less able to enjoy society’s benefits b. Are more likely to achieve high social status c. Are more likely to hold white collar jobs d. Are less likely to hold low paying jobs

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 7

The poverty rate for whites average 2 percentage points lower than the rate for the overall population.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

Describe the goals of the U.S. government’s “war on poverty.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The “war on poverty” declared by President Lyndon B. Johnson set out to improve the lives of the poorest Americans by reducing inequality through transfer payments and government subsidies until the families can obtain and maintain employment to provide for their families.

Question 9

Do age, gender, race, ethnicity or cultural background affect poverty? If so, how?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Yes, these characteristics can affect the life chances and life expectancy of an individual, based on the different behavioral patterns of the poor versus the wealthy.

Question 10

Define poverty and name some of the characteristics that affect poverty.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Poverty is seen as a standard of living that is below the minimum level considered adequate by society. Some characteristics that affect poverty are age, sex, race, and ethnicity.

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