Poverty Quiz

Question 1

In 50 years, the poverty rate has risen by 5% and LBJ's war on poverty was a failure.

Answer

true

Question 2

Nearly 40% of Americans between the ages of 25 and 60 will experience at least one year below the official poverty line

Answer

true

Question 3

If you're working at minimum wage and making $11,000 /year, you are considered to be in poverty.

Answer

true

Question 4

Minorities are just as much in poverty as everybody ele

Answer

true

Question 5

President Obama is taking action and urging the states to try and fix the Wealth distribution/inequality.

Answer

true

Question 6

The average time people people stay in poverty is relatively short

Answer

true

Question 7

The American social safety net is strong and there aren't any gaping holes in the system.

Answer

true

Question 8

America does a great job of helping people out of poverty!

Answer

true

Question 9

Poverty is widely dispersed with respect to place

Answer

true

Question 10

The number one reason for poverty is a lack of motivation and hard work with a combination of wrong choices in life.

Answer

true

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