In the Mid-1990s, Growing Discontent Over Welfare Policy Across the Country

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the mid-1990s, growing discontent over welfare policy across the country encouraged many states, including Texas, to seek ______ so that they could experiment with welfare reform.

• A) block grants
• B) grants-in-aid
• C) preemption
• D) waivers
• E) funded mandates

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