Which of the Following Is True of the Aid to Families

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) policy?

• A)States determined whether a smaller or larger proportion of poor families were eligible.
• B)States under AFDC were given greater flexibility in administering welfare policies.
• C)States under AFDC need not spend any of their welfare dollars on monthly cash payments to families.
• D)It strengthened work requirements for recipients and limited the time that families can receive benefits.
• E)States under AFDC had the option to use both public and private agencies to administer welfare.

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