The Urban Underclass Differs from Others Among the Lower Class

question 18

Multiple Choice

The urban underclass differs from others among the lower class in a number of ways. Which of the following is not one of these reasons?

• A) The urban underclass has almost no means of economic support.
• B) The working poor are more likely to engage in illegal activities.
• C) The urban underclass is very likely to be dependent on public assistance programs.
• D) The urban underclass consists mostly of recent immigrants.

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