Asked by Thais De Charentenay on Jun 08, 2024
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Statement I: Since 1994 the welfare rolls have fallen by more than 60%.
Statement II: Virtually everyone agrees that the Welfare Reform law of 1996 has been an unqualified success.
A) Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B) Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.
Welfare Rolls
A term referring to the list or number of individuals receiving government assistance for living expenses due to economic hardship.
Welfare Reform Law
Legislation aimed at changing the way welfare services are delivered, often intended to reduce dependency and incentivize employment.
- Recognize the statutes associated with poverty and their impact on the social support system.
- Investigate the consequences of welfare policy changes on welfare rolls and poverty levels.
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Dylan VinsonJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Statement I is true as welfare rolls have indeed seen significant declines since the mid-1990s, largely attributed to the implementation of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. Statement II is false because there is considerable debate among policymakers, researchers, and the public about the success and consequences of the Welfare Reform law, making it inaccurate to say that "virtually everyone agrees" on its unqualified success.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the statutes associated with poverty and their impact on the social support system.
- Investigate the consequences of welfare policy changes on welfare rolls and poverty levels.