What two factors helped to bring poverty to the agenda of policymakers?

What will be an ideal response?


The 1963 publication of Michael Harrington’s The Other America brought greater attention to the issue of poverty. There was greater mobilization of poor people which led to more attention to the issue.

Political Science

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Crisis decisions generally involve

a. many mid-level staff personnel and government bureaucrats. b. military officials, as opposed to civilian politicians. c. a few, very high-level decisionmakers. d. all branches of government.

Political Science

Californians have difficulty seeing themselves as one state because of ____ differences

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Political Science

The financial crisis of 2008–2009

A) had a positive impact on economies in Western Europe. B) affected little more than trade. C) was partly caused by the costly war on terror and increased globalization. D) was partly caused by the "Occupy Wall Street" protests.

Political Science

Which of the following is true of appointments in Texas?

a. The governor appoints all important executive offices in the state. b. Governors can remove previous boards and commission members upon taking office without providing reasons. c. The governor can appoint major campaign contributors as board members. d. Fifty percent of all appointments must belong to minority groups.

Political Science