Which statement about children and/or families who live in poverty is true?

A) The federal government evaluates and adjusts the poverty level every other year.
B) Most families in poverty have one or two employed family members.
C) The poverty level across the United States has declined in recent years.
D) Families in poverty often have jobs that include benefits such as health insurance and paid family sick days.

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Dinesh Dhakal · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Most families living in poverty have at least one family member who is employed, but these jobs often do not pay enough to lift the family out of poverty. This reflects the reality that employment does not always equate to living above the poverty line, due to factors like low wages, part-time hours, and lack of access to jobs that pay a living wage.

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