What is one limitation of federal government initiatives to address economic inequality?

A limitation of federal initiatives is that financial assistance and other programs may ease hardship without removing the deeper conditions that cause poverty, such as discrimination or unequal access to education and jobs. Choice C, “They do not address systemic barriers or root causes of poverty,” describes this limitation. The other choices are too broad: federal programs can provide financial assistance and housing support, including help for low-income families.

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