The poverty rate in 2014 was about __________ of the U.S. population.
a. 2 percent
b. 8 percent
c. 11 percent
d. 15 percent
Question 2Affirmative Action is a term that describes policies or procedures that are intended to promote equal opportunity for categories of people deemed to have been previously excluded from equality in education, employment, and other fields on the basis of characteristics such as race or ethnicity.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3_____, or cohesion, refers to a group's ability to maintain itself in the face of obstacles. It exists when social bonds, attractions, or other forces hold members of a group in interaction over a period of time.
a. Social networking b. Social solidarity
c. Cultural bonding d. Cultural diffusion
Question 4The U.S. Social Security Administration has established an official poverty line. The poverty line is computed by _____________________________
__.
a. correlating wealth and the cost-of-living index
b. determining the cost of a minimally nutritious diet (short-term) and multiplying this figure by 3 to allow for nonfood costs
c. estimating the annual cost of living and dividing by 12
d. determining how much people spend on housing, food, and other necessities
Question 5One of the components of President Obama's A Blueprint for Reform in education is an effort to improve teacher and principal effectiveness.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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