On what basis does government set the poverty threshold?
a. Persons with below-average income are considered poor by the official definition.
b. Persons without sufficient incomes to purchase basic necessities are considered poor by the official definition.
c. Anyone earning less than $22,000 a year is considered poor by the official definition.
d. Anyone who claims to be poor on government surveys is considered poor by the official definition.
e. The actual dollar amount defined as the poverty threshold varies with family size and increases with inflation.
e.
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What is a major concern about population growth in wealthy countries?
A. revolution will occur when the country gets too large B. population growth will run up against the limits of available resources C. too many people will lead to economic instability D. communism will be inevitable as the masses organize to demand equality
Which interest group spent the most money on lobbying in 2015?
A. Sierra Club B. AT&T C. American Federation of Teachers D. U.S. Chamber of Commerce E. American Medical Association
During Presidential election years or when the nation is divided on policy agenda, particularly regarding salient issues, voter turnout is _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How does the health care system in the United States compare to other democracies?
a. The United States has a more expensive health care system than other democracies. b. The United States has an entirely privatized health care system, while other democracies have entirely public health care systems. c. The United States has a less expensive health care system than other democracies. d. The United States has a very similar health care system to many other democracies.