Opponents of Legislation That Proposes to Limit the Time a Family

question 104

Multiple Choice

Opponents of legislation that proposes to limit the time a family can receive welfare benefits are most likely to argue that time limits are undesirable because:

• A)children will become innocent victims if parents are forced off welfare
• B)the money saved will be diverted to defence spending
• C)long periods on welfare erode work skills
• D)there is no evidence to suggest a pattern of welfare dependency

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Definitions:

Peak Discharge

The maximum flow rate of water, such as within a stream or river, at a specific point following a storm or snowmelt.

Flash Flood

A rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid water level rise in a stream or creek above a predetermined flood level, typically caused by intense rainfall over a short duration.

Discharge

The flow of a fluid, such as water or gas, from a source, including the volume of fluid passing a point per unit of time in rivers or wastewater treatment plants.

Flooded

Flooded describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water beyond normal levels, due to natural phenomena like heavy rains or failure of man-made structures.