Q11. Between 1966 (the beginning of Johnson\'s Great Society) and 1999, how much

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Q11. Between 1966 (the beginning of Johnson's Great Society) and 1999, how much had the distribution of income between rich and poor changed?
   a. Very little; the gulf between the two stayed about the same.
   b. Somewhat; the poor are now slightly worse off than they were in 1966.
   c. Greatly; the rich were much richer relative to the poor than in 1966.
   d. Greatly; the poor were relatively better off than in 1966.
   e. The percentage of income distribution has completely reversed for the rich and poor.

Explanation / Answer

Between 1966-1999, the income gap between the rich and the poor increased dramatically. The rich became richer and the poor became poorer, thereby increasing the disparity gap between the two classes.

Hence, the correct option is: c. Greatly; the rich were much richer relative to the poor than in 1966.

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