The Rule for Redistribution Proposed by John Rawls in His

question 285

Multiple Choice

The rule for redistribution proposed by John Rawls in his book A Theory of Justice is called the

• A)"optimal ignorance" rule.
• B)libertarian justice rule.
• C)maximin criterion.
• D)egalitarian criterion.

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Definitions:

Downward Mobility

The phenomenon where individuals or groups experience a decline in their socioeconomic status.

Federal Poverty Line

Federal index that defines “official” poverty in the United States based on household income; updated annually.

Official Poverty

A governmentally determined poverty threshold that indicates the minimum level of income required to meet basic needs.

Intergenerational Mobility

The change in social status or class across generations within a family.