Political perspectives on the root causes of poverty vary. Conservatives tend to see poverty as a result of ______, while liberals are more likely to believe that poverty is the result of ______.
A) personal choice; economic and social conditions outside of one's control
B) welfare programs; a lack of government programs
C) government; corporations
D) a lack of education; a lack of equal opportunity

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Conservatives tend to emphasize personal responsibility and individual choice as the root cause of poverty. They believe that people who make poor choices or fail to work hard are more likely to be poor. Liberals, on the other hand, tend to see poverty as the result of broader economic and social conditions outside of individuals' control, such as income inequality, lack of access to education and healthcare, and discrimination.

Political Perspectives on the Root Causes of Poverty Vary