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tingc95

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What did the Social Security Act of 1935 create besides Social Security for the elderly?
 
  a. a program to assist some poor Americans that was later called Aid to Families with Dependent Children
  b. disability insurance
  c. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
 d. unemployment benefits

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What distinguishes a means-tested program from a social insurance program?
 
  a. A means-tested program extends benefits based on age categories, while a social insurance program provides benefits based on immediate need.
  b. A means-tested program only extends benefits to the elderly, while a social insurance program extends benefits to everybody.
 c. A social insurance program extends benefits only to the working poor, while a means-tested program extends benefits to everyone, regardless of social class.
  d. A social insurance program provides benefits to those who have paid into the program, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on demonstrated need.



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mirabriestensky

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d




tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mohan

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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