America's two-tier welfare state

A) results in broad coverage for all types of people in need.
B) produces an unequal pattern of assistance, with some groups favored more than others.
C) is more generous than one-tier European welfare states.
D) has put increasing pressure on elected officials to cut the Social Security system.

Two-tier Welfare

A welfare system structured on two levels, where basic universal benefits are provided, and additional supports can be accessed based on specific eligibility criteria.

Assistance

Aid or support provided to individuals, groups, or countries in the form of financial resources, expertise, or other resources, aimed at achieving specific goals or relieving hardships.