According to Your Text, Which of the Following Statements Does

question 88

Multiple Choice

According to your text, which of the following statements does NOT characterize the development of welfare states in rich democracies?

• A) Structural factors best explain why political leaders create and expand safety nets.
• B) Political leaders created such programs in part for votes and election victories.
• C) Industrialization produces hardships.
• D) Interest groups work to influence politicians to support their members' preferences through safety net programs.
• E) Welfare states and programs were used to undermine radical movements for change.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

Refers to the progression of thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities from infancy through adulthood.

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches physical or psychological maturity.

Cultural Factors

Elements, such as beliefs, practices, and norms, that shape and influence the behavior and attitudes of a group of people within a society.

Authoritarian

A style of leadership or governance that is characterized by strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.