If a USPresident Today Followed Lyndon Johnson's Model of Addressing Poverty,what Might

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a U.S.president today followed Lyndon Johnson's model of addressing poverty,what might they do?

• A) consolidate various social programs into a single office in order to coordinate and improve efforts to reduce poverty
• B) break up governmentally consolidated programs in order to give more autonomy to states
• C) encourage localities to mix social classes in residential areas and in public schools
• D) encourage citizens to look at race,ethnicity,and gender as social factors influencing poverty

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Definitions:

Social Desirability Effects

The tendency for survey respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, potentially skewing true responses.

Selection Bias

A distortion in statistical analysis resulting from the method of collecting samples that leads to incorrect conclusions.

Government Policies

Official plans or courses of action adopted and implemented by a government to achieve specific goals in various sectors.

Welfare

A government program that provides financial aid and services to support individuals and families in need.