Which of the Following Was NOT a Criticism of Temporary

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) discussed in the text?

• A) The government should pursue broader policies promoting employment, not promoting marriage.
• B) The program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistributed wealth.
• C) The program could encourage women to stay in abusive marriages.
• D) The underlying assumption of the program (that single parenting causes poverty) is flawed.

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Definitions:

Assault

An intentional act that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent, harmful or offensive contact.

Offensive Bodily Contact

Physical contact that is harmful or offensive to another person and not consented to, often considered a form of battery.

Apprehension

The fear or anticipation of future difficulty or trouble; in legal contexts, can also refer to the act of arresting someone.

Tort of Assault

A legal claim for harm caused by intentionally placing another person in fear of imminent physical harm or offensive contact.