Which of the Following Is a Serious Flaw in the Way

question 84

Multiple Choice

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.

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