Question

Where should "poor" Americans get help from? Should it be the government? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Well if anything Americans should get help from the government and companies they work for.. Companies need to stop the practice of hiring people part-time so they can profit more by not paying for health benefits and sick leave.
Most companies don't pay wages that people can live from.It doesn't mean we need more jobs it means we need work. Most companies do not pay the value of the employees work, which is why someone can work full time and still be in poverty. If the government would give good tax breaks to companies who have a stable employment rate, this would make hiring an incentive.
The government can also Invest in community solutions,or a fund such as a safety net that supports economic mobility. If they did something like this then impoverished people wouldn't need to rely on the government anymore.

Answer 2

it should partially be from the government, they're willing to help to an extent. Other ways of receiving help would be friends, family or taking donations for certain things, just be sure you won't owe money back, a bad idea would be loans.