Question

Unemployment lines indicate a social problem—_____—that contributes to the crime rate.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "The absence of a sufficient number of decent-paying jobs for the poor."

The absence of opportunities decent-paying jobs for the less privileged, contributes to the increase in crime rate. When the less-privileged are left with no choice, they consider to rob or commit crimes wherein they may hurt people, just to get money to suffice their needs.