Which of the Following Is Most Accurate About Poverty in the United

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate about poverty in the United States as measured by the poverty line?

• A)Poverty has steadily declined since the 1950s.
• B)Poverty declined through the 1950s and 1960s, but on net has not improved since then.
• C)Poverty, on net, has significantly worsened over the last 70 years.
• D)The greatest reductions in poverty occurred in the 1980s, but on net have not improved significantly since then.

Acknowledge different levels at which ambiguity in language can occur.

Relate theories of word meaning to practical examples of language use and understanding.

Understand different theoretical perspectives in sociology.

Identify the inequalities in health service utilization among different racial and ethnic groups.

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Definitions:

Plessy v. Ferguson

A significant 1896 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that confirmed racial segregation was constitutional if facilities for each race were "separate but equal."

Segregation

The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment, often noted for its role in the historical and social landscapes of the United States.

Anti-Imperialist League

An organization established in the United States in 1898 to oppose the annexation of the Philippines and the American empire building.

American Citizenship

A status that entails specific rights, duties, and benefits in the United States, typically obtained by birth within the US, through naturalization, or by birth abroad to US citizen parents.