What Is the Social Safety Net

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the social safety net?

• A)basic social security programs needed to support family life
• B)programs that protect law-abiding citizens from criminals
• C)policies designed to eliminate poverty and unemployment
• D)a law that prohibits individuals from acts that would hurt society

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Definitions:

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which severely damages the immune system.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

A group of conditions occurring in individuals whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy, causing a range of physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

School-Age Children

Children typically aged between 6 to 12 years, representing the period of formal education from kindergarten through elementary school.

Caffeine

A central nervous system stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain medications, known for enhancing alertness and reducing feelings of tiredness.