Which Statement Concerning the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 is true?

• A) It was passed by a Republican-controlled Congress over President Clinton's veto.
• B) It generally followed principles favored by liberals since the days of the New Deal.
• C) It ended all welfare payments to adults within one year after its passage.
• D) It limited welfare payments for most recipients to two years with a five-year lifetime cap.
• E) It provided the largest increase in welfare benefits since the New Deal.

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