Question

government cutbacks (decreases in funding) resulted in increased levels of which of the following on native american reservations?
i. college degrees earned by tribal members
ii. alcoholism and drug use
iii. death rates from treatable diseases like diabetes and lupus
a. i only
b. i and ii only
c. ii and iii only
d. i, ii, and iii

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• For statement i: Government cutbacks (decreased funding) would likely reduce resources for education, so college degrees earned should decrease, not increase. Thus, i is incorrect.
• For statement ii: Reduced funding for support services (like mental health, community programs) can lead to increased alcoholism and drug use as people may lack resources to address issues. So ii is correct.
• For statement iii: Cutbacks in healthcare funding mean less access to treatment for diseases like diabetes and lupus, leading to higher death rates from treatable diseases. So iii is correct.

Since ii and iii are correct, the option is C.

Answer:

C. ii and iii only