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POVERTY PREDICTIONS

1.) How many people live in poverty in the U.S.?

2.) For a family of two, what is the most that you can make in a year for you to be considered poor?

3.) How does the world define poverty?

4.) How many people live in poverty in the world?

5.) Which country is experiencing a civil war with “invisible” children?

6.) Name five causes of poverty.

7.) What are four reasons why countries fall into poverty?

8.) Name five current issues related to social stratification.

9.) What is Medicaid?

10.) What is Obama’s policy to end homelessness called?