According to the by the Numbers Feature in Chapter 18

question 208

Multiple Choice

According to the By the Numbers feature in Chapter 18,

• A) poverty is always at its highest during a recession.
• B) poverty rates have declined dramatically since the 1970s.
• C) the poverty rate has increased since the 1980s.
• D) the number of people in poverty has increased since 1999.
• E) the poverty rate is now at its highest point since the 1950s.

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Definitions:

Political Office

A position of authority within a governmental system that allows the holder to exercise certain powers and duties.

Elite System

A societal structure where a small group of people with significant wealth, political power, or social influence dominate decisions and resources.

Political Power

Refers to the capacity of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, behaviors, and policies of others, often through the possession of authority, force, or resources.

Public Powerlessness

A societal condition in which the general population perceives they have little to no influence over political or economic decisions and policy-making, often leading to disenchantment with governance.