Mary lives on the streets. She begs for money and food and often goes hungry. She is __________

A) living below the poverty line
B) a member of the old poor
C) experiencing institutional discrimination
D) taking part in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act


Answer: A

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