The U.S. Official Poverty Threshold Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The U.S. official poverty threshold is:

• A) three times the U.S. Department of Agriculture's minimum food budget.
• B) three times the U.S. Department of Housing's minimum housing allowance.
• C) the level of income earned by a person receiving minimum wage.
• D) the level of welfare benefits received by an eligible family.

Identify concerns regarding the free flow of information across national boundaries.

Analyze the geographical distribution of major media conglomerates and their global impact.

Know the key organizations involved in regulating the Internet and media worldwide.

Understand historical views on the dissemination of information and its intended global effects.

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