Which of the Following Contributes to the Unpopularity of Welfare

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the unpopularity of welfare programs in the United States?

• A)Americans are generally uncompassionate.
• B)Americans tend to think that U.S.welfare programs are not generous enough.-Consider This: Many Americans think that U.S.welfare programs are too generous.
• C)Many Americans believe that access to welfare benefits contributes to the flood of immigrants.
• D)Welfare programs tend to increase inflation and decrease exports.

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