Which of the Following Statements About the Role of Government

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the role of government in social welfare is not true:

• A)Most social services began in the private sector
• B)The government gladly took over responsibility for social welfare
• C)The role of government in social welfare has greatly increased in the last century
• D)The private sector still provides a significant proportion of social welfare services

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