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madam-professor

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Social welfare programs that disburse benefits to those who have low income or few tangible assets are called
 
  a. health maintenance organizations.
  b. means-tested programs.
  c. non-contributory programs.
  d. Social Security.
  e. vouchers.

Question 2

After the Great Society, how did the welfare state expand in the latter half of the twentieth century?
 
  a. Congress added a new social welfare program at the rate of about one per year.
  b. Congress added only two major social welfare programs.
  c. Congress passed the universal health care plan originally proposed by Truman.
  d. The states began to expand their roles in social welfare, taking over the administration of Medicare.
  e. Although programs remained the same, federal expenditures on social welfare decreased.


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b. means-tested programs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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