People who spend at least 27 weeks a year in the labor force (working or looking for work)but whose family or personal incomes fall below the official poverty level are called the

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The term used to describe people who work but still live in poverty is the "working poor." Choice A, "welfare class," is not accurate as not all of these individuals necessarily receive welfare. Choice B, "relative poor," is a broader category that includes those who may not be in the labor force, while "poverty class" is not a commonly used term.

People Who Spend at Least 27 Weeks a Year in the Labor