The official poverty line formula asserts that U.S. families spend ________.

A. half of their income on housing
B. one-third of their income on food
C. one-quarter of their income on childcare
D. two-thirds of their income on healthcare


Answer: B

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initiative are referred to as: a) Political activists. b) Stakeholders. c) Radicals d) Civil demonstrators.

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Most homeless clients have the following characteristics EXCEPT that

a. Most are white. b. The majority completed a high school education. c. Most homeless clients are single. d. A majority of homeless women had children under the age of 17.

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entails special rights or benefits enjoyed because of elevated social, political, or economic status

What will be an ideal response?

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The affiliate of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in the United States is:

a. Council on Social Work Education b. Children’s Defense Fund c. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) d. Child Welfare League of America

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