Statement I: Welfare and food stamps raise nearly half of all poor families above the poverty line.
Statement II: Monthly public assistance grants vary considerably from state-to-state.

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.

Statement I is false because welfare and food stamps, while helpful, do not raise nearly half of all poor families above the poverty line. The impact varies widely and depends on many factors, including the size of the family, other income, and specific state policies. Statement II is true because there is significant variation in the amount of public assistance grants provided by different states, reflecting differences in state policies, cost of living, and other factors.