Why Isn't the Fact That the Number of People Enrolled

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why isn't the fact that the number of people enrolled in welfare programs decreased substantially after 1996 welfare reform an indisputable sign of the reform's success?

• A) There were not enough jobs for people to move into.
• B) Poverty levels have not changed even though people are no longer receiving welfare benefits.
• C) There are disputes over how the data were measured.
• D) There was still widespread corruption in the programs.

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