Asked by Courtney Johnson on May 15, 2024

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Poor Americans had strong incentives to establish their eligibility for AFDC in the 1970s
Because AFDC recipients

A) were exempted from the military draft.
B) were immediately enrolled in Medicare.
C) received a waiver on sales taxes.
D) automatically received Medicaid and food stamps.

AFDC

Aid to Families with Dependent Children, a former federal assistance program in the United States designed to provide financial aid to children whose families had low or no income.

Military Draft

The compulsory enlistment of individuals into the armed forces.

Sales Taxes

Taxes imposed on sales of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price and collected by the retailer at the point of purchase.

  • Recognize the categories of welfare assistance and the methods used in their computation, encompassing means-tested and contributory advantages.
  • Explain the variance in welfare benefits and the concept of in-kind benefits.
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andrea cosbyMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
AFDC recipients were automatically eligible for Medicaid and food stamps, which provided important benefits to low-income families. This made establishing eligibility for AFDC a strong incentive for poor Americans in the 1970s. The other options - exemption from military draft, enrollment in Medicare, and waiver on sales taxes - were not directly related to AFDC eligibility.