Which of the Following Was a Provision of the Personal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a provision of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996?

• A) It shifted responsibility for the management of all welfare programs from the states to the federal government.
• B) It limited welfare benefits to a total of five years over an individual's lifetime.
• C) It virtually eliminated all federal funding for the nation's welfare programs.
• D) It guaranteed that the federal government would provide cash assistance to the nation's poor children and to immigrants.

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Definitions:

Desert Soils

Soils found in desert regions characterized by low moisture content, minimal organic matter, and often high salinity levels, supporting limited plant life.

Organic Material

Substance made up of organic compounds originating from the remnants of organisms like plants and animals, including their waste in the natural surroundings.

Mineral Content

The specific types and amounts of minerals found within a substance, organism, or environment, crucial for nutrition and various physical properties.

Overgrazing

The degradation of vegetation due to excessive eating by livestock.