Asked by Karleen Horton on Apr 26, 2024

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What was the name of the policy put forward by President Bill Clinton that placed restrictions on how long families could receive welfare?

A) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
B) Aid to Families with Dependent Children
C) Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
D) Earned Income Tax Credit

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

A 1996 US federal law aimed at reforming welfare programs, encouraging work, and reducing dependency on government assistance.

Welfare

Government programs designed to support the well-being of the population by providing financial aid, healthcare, and other services to those in need.

Bill Clinton

An American politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001, known for his centrist policies and leadership during the country's longest period of peacetime economic expansion.

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Patrick MacDonaldApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The policy put forward by President Bill Clinton that placed restrictions on how long families could receive welfare was the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. Option A, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a food assistance program, while option B, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, was the program that PRWORA replaced. Option D, Earned Income Tax Credit, is a tax credit for low-income working individuals and families.