The U.S. Social Security Administration has established an official poverty line. The poverty line is computed by _______________________________
a. correlating wealth and the cost-of-living index
b. determining the cost of a minimally nutritious diet (short-term) and multiplying this figure by 3 to allow for nonfood costs
c. estimating the annual cost of living and dividing by 12
d. determining how much people spend on housing, food, and other necessities
b
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Officer Friel has just pulled over a motorist exceeding the speed limit by 40 miles per hour. When he approached the vehicle, he recognizes the driver as his best friend's daughter
Officer Friel is aware that the young lady has had some money problems and the last thing she can afford is a $200 speeding ticket that will also raise her insurance rates. At this point, which of the following terms best describes the position facing Officer Friel? A) Officer Friel is experiencing role strain. B) Officer Friel is experiencing role conflict. C) Officer Friel is now engaged in role reversal. D) Officer Friel is faced with status inconsistency.
Which of the following responsibilities was given to the central government of the United States during the formation of the new Constitution post independence?
a. raising an army b. regulating banks c. providing healthcare facilities to its citizens d. overseeing the allocation of resources
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in what year?
a. 1965 b. 1972 c. 1999 d. 2010
Perceiving the orders of one's superiors to be legitimate because "this is how things have always been done" would be an example of a political system based on
A. egalitarian authority. B. charismatic authority. C. rational-legal authority. D. traditional authority.