Which of the Following Statements About Homelessness Is TRUE

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about homelessness is TRUE?

• A)Most homeless adults are mentally ill.
• B)Most homeless adults are substance abusers.
• C)The elderly are the fastest-growing category of the homeless.
• D)One-third of all homeless people are entire families.

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Definitions:

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population that lives below the national poverty line, a measure reflecting the inability to afford basic needs.

Government Spending

The total amount of money spent by the government on various services, initiatives, and projects, including defense, education, public safety, and infrastructure.

Poverty-level Families

Households whose income falls below a specified level designated as the poverty line, indicating a lack of basic needs.

Medicaid Benefits

Health coverage provided by the state and federal government to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.