Identify which of the following statements is not true with regard to poverty in the United States
a. Among industrialized nations, the United States has the highest proportion of its population living in poverty.
b. Among the industrialized nations, the United States has the highest rate of child poverty.
c. Compared to Canada and the other nations of Western Europe and Scandinavia, the United States eliminates much less poverty through welfare subsidies.
d. Compared to other industrialized nations, the United States' infant mortality rate is lower than average.
d
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In 2010, the average monthly Social Security benefit was _______
a. $3200 for retired workers, $1067.40 for disabled workers, and $2064 for widows b. $9600 for retired workers, $3200 for disabled workers, and $ 3064 for widows c. $1102 for retired workers, $1067 for disabled workers, and $1064 for widows d. $2000 for retired workers, $2100 for disabled workers, and $1067 for widows e. None of the above.
The "underclass" are those who ________.
A. are unemployed B. have substandard housing C. have chronic hunger and malnutrition D. all of these answers are correct
As opposed to a subculture, a counterculture ________
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Which statement describes the class status of Aboriginal groups?
a. They exhibit lower rates of unemployment than blacks. b. Their economic circumstances are worse than in earlier generations. c. Those who remain on reserves are more likely to complete high school. d. They are disproportionately represented in low-skill occupations.