Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Income Distribution in the United

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question(s) : Income Distribution in the United States

-The characteristic most associated with poverty is:

• A) age.
• B) female-headed households with no husband present.
• C) education level.
• D) geographic location.

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Laboratories of Democracy

A concept that states can experiment with policies and solutions, serving as prototypes for national legislation.

American System

An economic plan that played a significant role in American policy during the early 19th century, advocating for a high tariff to support internal improvements and protect domestic manufacturing.

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A political philosophy that advocates for the redistribution of power from the federal government to state and local governments, emphasizing decentralization.

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