Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Belief of Most

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the belief of most middle- and upper-class Americans about poverty in the late nineteenth century?

• A) Most poverty is caused by the business cycle.
• B) The greed of the wealthy is the major reason for poverty.
• C) The poor are poor because of their own personal weaknesses.
• D) Much poverty is caused by the degrading environment in which people live.

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Definitions:

Government Interference

Actions taken by government that affect decisions made by individuals or corporations, often seen in regulatory or policy changes.

Substantive Due Process

A principle that protects the rights of citizens from being violated by laws that are unfair, unreasonable, or arbitrary.

Fundamental Rights

Basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to every individual, often protected under the constitution of a country.

Government Interference

Actions taken by government bodies that affect the operations of businesses, markets, or individual rights, often scrutinized for their impact on free enterprise and personal freedoms.