Which of the Following Is a Serious Flaw in the Way

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a serious flaw in the way the federal government defines poverty?

A) It is too complicated because it takes into account too many factors, especially the cost of housing in each major metropolitan area.
B) It justifies a welfare system that supports a great number of people who simply don't want to work.
C) It doesn't take into account regional differences in the cost of living.
D) It overestimates the number of people who cannot afford basic necessities.
E) It fails to consider investment wealth.