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colton · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Imagine that you have recently been appointed to the United States Commission Against Poverty. Discuss what specific reforms and strategies (assuming that you have a blank check at your disposal) you would attempt to implement in order to reduce or alleviate poverty in America.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Scholars agree that the demographic transition is an accurate model for describing the process of population growth in nearly all societies.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Identify
what you believe is the primary reason for poverty in America.
Define absolute poverty and provide an example.
Define relative poverty and provide an example.
Outline strategies that you would employ to reduce child poverty.
Summarize strategies that you would employ to reduce female poverty.
Describe strategies that you would employ to reduce racial minority poverty.
Encourage students to discuss any personal experience with poverty in their
responses.

Answer to Question 2

False