What was the primary goal of President Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty?

Welfare System and Poverty Insights

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To promote international aid
To reduce taxes
To eliminate poverty in America
To increase government spending
2.
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Why does the poverty rate appear unchanged despite significant welfare spending?
There are too many welfare programs
The economy is stagnant
The poverty line is too high
Welfare benefits are not counted as income
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was President Johnson's intention regarding government dependence?
To shrink it
To maintain it
To increase it
To ignore it
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the current welfare system affect work and marriage?
It has no effect
It encourages both
It discourages work and penalizes marriage
It only affects marriage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the number one factor in promoting upward mobility for children?
Government aid
Marriage
Community support
Education
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a proposed solution to improve the welfare system?
Focus on international aid
Reduce welfare programs
Require work for those who can work
Increase welfare benefits
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why should penalties against marriage be removed in welfare programs?
To increase government spending
To promote family stability and upward mobility
To reduce the number of welfare recipients
To simplify the welfare system
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