People Disagree About Society's Obligation to the Poor

question 39

Multiple Choice

People disagree about society's obligation to the poor. One school of thought suggests that government assistance creates a sense of dependency and ruins the incentive to become self-sufficient. An opposing school of thought contends that welfare and government assistance _____

• A) are abused by most recipients, making their true potential unrecognized.
• B) are so corrupt and mismanaged that they are not helpful.
• C) actually give people the chance to become self-sufficient and productive.
• D) should be offered only to children, the elderly, or the disabled.

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