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Zoey63294

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Which of the following best explains why senior citizens are politically powerful in the United States?
 
  a. People over age 65 are more likely have postgraduate degrees than any other group.
  b. People over age 65 are rarely below the poverty line.
  c. People over age 65 are frequently former politicians
  d. People over age 65 have a high turnout rate in elections.

Question 2

How many people in the United States are estimated to have incomes below the official poverty line?
 
  a. 5-10 million
  b. 25-30 million
  c. 45-50 million
  d. 75-80 million



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c





 

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