Which Statement Is More Accurate

question 251

Multiple Choice

Which statement is more accurate?

• A)There is virtually no poverty in the United States.
• B)There are a few pockets of poverty in America,but in most of the country there are no signs of poor people.
• C)One effect of the global economy has been the loss of many jobs of various skill levels.
• D)Nearly one half of all Americans are below the poverty line.

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