Public Assistance Is Defined as

question 104

Multiple Choice

Public assistance is defined as

• A)programs such as unemployment insurance, disaster relief, or disability payments that provide benefits to all eligible citizens.
• B)programs such as Medicaid and welfare under which applicants must meet eligibility requirements based on need.
• C)the many programs that the federal government provides to protect Americans against economic and social misfortune.
• D)aid to the poor.
• E)programs in which eligibility is based on prior contributions to government, usually in the form of payroll taxes.

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Definitions:

Northern Mexico

A geographic region of Mexico, characterized by its desert landscapes, industrial cities, and significant role in agriculture and manufacturing.

Comanche

A Native American tribe, historically known as fearsome warriors, who lived in what is now Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Loss Of Bison

The significant decline of the American Bison population, primarily in the 19th century, due to excessive hunting, climate change, and habitat loss, greatly impacting Native American cultures and the ecosystem.

New Mexico Territory

A historical region of the United States that existed from 1850 until 1912, when New Mexico became a state, comprising modern-day New Mexico and Arizona.