Poverty, by America - Chapter 5 Quiz

What did the author argue is the propaganda of capitalism?

Question Answer Choices Denigrating dependence on the state. Promoting free healthcare. Supporting free education. Encouraging small businesses.

What did the Bureau of Labor Statistics find about welfare recipients' spending habits?

Question Answer Choices Welfare recipients spend the same amount on entertainment as the average American family. Welfare recipients spend most of their income on non-essential items. Welfare recipients spend more of their income on luxury goods. Welfare recipients spend less of their income on entertainment, alcohol, and tobacco than the average American family.

What happened to the poverty rate in America during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Question Answer Choices It did not increase. It remained the same as in previous years. It increased significantly. It decreased slightly but not significantly.

Which racial group do most Americans wrongly believe are the majority of welfare recipients?

Question Answer Choices White people. Asian people. Black people. Hispanic people.

What does the author argue is the cause of poverty?

Question Answer Choices Laziness. Injustice. Poor work ethic. Lack of education.

What percentage of American adults have relied on a government program at some time in their lives, according to Suzanne Mettler?

Question Answer Choices 75%. 96%. 50%. 85%.

What was the primary reason poverty did not increase during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Question Answer Choices Private charities provided most of the support. The federal government offered unusually generous relief. The unemployment rate decreased significantly. The economy quickly recovered on its own.

What was one significant result when twenty-five states stopped some or all of the emergency benefits in 2021?

Question Answer Choices Poverty rates increased. Unemployment decreased. The economy recovered quickly. Consumer spending declined.

What did the author argue about the 'invisible welfare state'?

Question Answer Choices It has no significant impact. It disproportionately benefits the rich. It disproportionately benefits the poor. It equally benefits everyone.

Which demographic group saw the most significant reduction in poverty during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Question Answer Choices Young adults. Elderly. Children. Middle-aged adults.