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ghost!

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The minimal income level that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence is called _____.
 
  A) the income deficit
  B) prestige
  C) wealth
  D) meritocracy
  E) the poverty line

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes relative poverty?
 
  A) It is defined as not having enough money to afford the basic necessities of life.
  B) It is defined as not having enough money to maintain an average standard of living.
  C) It is the minimal income level that the federal government considers necessary for basic subsistence.
  D) It refers to the worldwide inequality patterns that result from differences in wealth, power, and prestige.
  E) It refers to the movement up or down a social class over one's lifetime.


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Laurenleakan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

B


ghost!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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