Assessing the Welfare System Prior to 1996, the Text Concludes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Assessing the welfare system prior to 1996, the text concludes that

• A)it did not help recipients to achieve self-sufficiency.
• B)it worked much better than anyone realized.
• C)it was actually more popular than politicians thought.
• D)its generous level of benefits discouraged recipients from seeking employment.

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