The Text Observes That the Poverty Rate for Those Over

question 91

Multiple Choice

The text observes that the poverty rate for those over age 65 is now about one-half that of children. The primary explanation for this difference is older Americans'

• A) organization and lobbying to protect Social Security.
• B) greater tendency to be thrifty.
• C) work ethic.
• D) inherited wealth.

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Definitions:

Heterozygous

Possessing two different alleles of a gene, one inherited from each parent, resulting in variation of a genetic trait.

Infant Mortality

Death within the first year of life.

Maternity Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after giving birth, intended to help with the baby's care and ensure the mother's recovery.

Birth Control

A variety of methods and devices used to prevent pregnancy and control fertility, including condoms, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices.