Which of the following is a political linkage that can be used to understand why poverty in the United States only barely declined during recent periods of strong economic growth?
A. Poor people have little initiative, even in good economic times.
B. Religious organizations typically cut back their charity programs during good economic times.
C. Public opinion opposes government programs that seem to redistribute income.
D. The national government has not created major programs to eliminate poverty.
Answer: C
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