Which of the Following Is a Serious Flaw in the Way

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a serious flaw in the way the federal government defines poverty?

• A) It is too complicated because it takes into account too many factors, especially the cost of housing in each major metropolitan area.
• B) It justifies a welfare system that supports a great number of people who simply don't want to work.
• C) It doesn't take into account regional differences in the cost of living.
• D) It overestimates the number of people who cannot afford basic necessities.
• E) It fails to consider investment wealth.

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