Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Relative Poverty

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes relative poverty?

• A) It is defined as not having enough money to afford the basic necessities of life.
• B) It is defined as not having enough money to maintain an average standard of living.
• C) It is the minimal income level that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.
• D) It refers to the worldwide inequality patterns that result from differences in wealth, power, and prestige.
• E) It refers to the movement up or down a social class over one's lifetime.

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