Critics of the 1996 Welfare Reforms Claim the New System

question 21

Multiple Choice

Critics of the 1996 welfare reforms claim the new system

• A)has done little to reduce poverty in the United States.
• B)has strengthened families in the United States.
• C)encourages welfare dependency.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for regulating many bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity, through the secretion of hormones.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production.

Hypersecretion

A condition where glands produce an excessive amount of a substance, often leading to various disorders.

Metabolic Rate

Metabolic rate is the rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic bodily functions when at rest, known as the basal metabolic rate (BMR).