An Entitlement Program Refers to a Program

question 26

Multiple Choice

An entitlement program refers to a program

• A)that provides indirect payments to individuals,such as funding for public schools.
• B)benefiting individuals,designed specifically to alleviate the hardships of old age.
• C)that requires the payment of benefits to any individual who meets the eligibility criteria.
• D)of social welfare for which citizenship is the only criterion of eligibility.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for maintaining normal calcium metabolism, bone health, and immune function.

Calcium

A chemical element vital for bodily functions, including bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the end of long bones that is responsible for the longitudinal growth of bones during childhood and adolescence.

Bone Growth

Bone growth refers to the process by which bones increase in size, including lengthening during childhood and adolescence and changing in density and strength throughout life.