Congress Abandoned AFDC in 1996 with Passage of a New

question 16

True/False

Congress abandoned AFDC in 1996 with passage of a new welfare reform act called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which stipulates that adults have up to two years to find a job without losing benefits and a lifetime limit of five years to receive benefits. Recipients must also work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week.

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Definitions:

Bathyal

Pertaining to the mid-water or bathypelagic zone in the ocean, typically between 200 and 2,000 meters deep.

Abyssal

Pertaining to the deepest parts of the ocean, typically depths beyond 2,000 meters, characterized by high pressures, low temperatures, and complete darkness.

Periwinkles

Small marine snails found in the intertidal zones of shores, known for their distinctive shape and role in aquatic ecosystems.

Oceanic Zone

The region of the open sea beyond the edge of the continental shelf, characterized by its vast expanse, deep waters, and diverse marine life.