According to Piven and Cloward,the government institutes massive aid to the poor only when the __________.
A) poor constitute a threat
B) power elite pressures them
C) economy is booming
D) economy is in a recession

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Piven and Cloward argue that the government tends to institute massive aid to the poor only when the poor become a threat, usually through protests or other forms of collective action. This is because the government fears social unrest and wants to maintain social order. Therefore, the correct answer is A, as the other options do not necessarily lead to the government providing aid to the poor.

According to Piven and Cloward,the Government Institutes Massive Aid to the Poor