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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Definitions:

Wages

Compensation paid to employees for their labor, usually in the form of money, and typically on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Salaries

Fixed regular payments, typically on a monthly or biweekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, excluding overtime or bonuses.

Welfare Reform Act

Legislation aimed at changing the welfare system, often by imposing work requirements and limiting the duration of benefits to encourage employment.

Public Assistance

Government programs designed to provide financial support or services to individuals and families in need.