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P68T

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If one is white, the probability of being poor, by official definition of the federal government, is much greater than if one is African American.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of privatization?
 
  A) The federal government contracts with a private firm to operate a youth detention center.
  B) A private business receives funding from the government to buy fair-trade products.
  C) The government requires a hospital to purchase liability insurance through a government agency.
  D) The public library receives a grant from the government to update its civics book collection.
  E) A private business is able to reduce its overall spending by outsourcing some production to a government agency.



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

A



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