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:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services at the point of manufacture, purchase, or sale, distinct from general sales taxes.

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something else undesirable.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income individuals.

Taxable Property

Property subject to taxation, such as real estate, vehicles, and personal possessions, depending on jurisdictional tax laws.