In 1996,the U

question 90

Multiple Choice

In 1996,the U.S. welfare system was restructured. Supporters of this reform maintain that the new system rescues people from poverty and reduces welfare costs. What is the primary evidence they point out to support this?

• A)The number of people on welfare has significantly decreased.
• B)The unemployment rate is now lower.
• C)Fewer teenagers are having babies.
• D)Fewer people qualify as being in poverty.

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