What Is the Biggest Myth About People Living in Poverty

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest myth about people living in poverty in the U.S.?

• A) Most adults living in poverty are unemployed.
• B) Child poverty rates are high in the U.S.
• C) Welfare programs have strict requirements and are time-limited.
• D) Minimum wage jobs do not provide enough income to stay out of poverty.

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