The English Poor Law Notion of "Less Eligibility" Was the Basis

question 67

Multiple Choice

The English poor law notion of "less eligibility" was the basis for government assistance of older people.Which of the following best describes this notion?

• A) Assistance should relieve poverty, but should be less than the lowest working wage.
• B) The more people had made during their career, the less eligible they were for government assistance.
• C) Assistance should ensure that an individual gets more than the bare necessities of life.
• D) The less a person's children earn, the more eligible for assistance he/she is.