One Reason That Public Policies Safeguarding Children Are Slow to Emerge

question 28

Multiple Choice

One reason that public policies safeguarding children are slow to emerge in the United States is because __________.

• A) such government policies have failed in other Western countries
• B) social programs are rarely cost-effective
• C) children cannot vote or speak out to protect their own interests
• D) the United States already ranks at the top on key measures of children's health and well-being

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Definitions:

Analyze Effects

Involves the systematic examination of the consequences or outcomes of a particular event, action, or decision.

Implement Plan

The process of putting a carefully designed strategy into action to achieve a specific goal.

Responding Calls

Responding calls involve answering or replying to telephone inquiries, often in a customer service or professional context.

Budget Meeting

A gathering focused on discussing and planning financial allocations, expenses, and revenues for a certain period.