Programs Such as the AFDC, Food Stamps, and Head Start

question 3

Multiple Choice

Programs such as the AFDC, food stamps, and Head Start are known as __________.

• A) a social safety net
• B) a special commitment to children
• C) affirmative action
• D) gerrymandering

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Definitions:

Individual Liberty

The freedom of an individual to have control over their own actions and decisions without undue restriction from government or society.

Framers

The group of individuals who shaped and drafted the United States Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Constitution

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed, outlining the structure of government and the rights of citizens.

Federalists

Advocates for a strong central government and supporters of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the late 18th century, as opposed to anti-federalists who favored stronger state governments.