By the 1940s, a two-tiered welfare system had emerged in the United States, consisting of __________ and __________ programs.

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The two-tiered welfare system that emerged in the US by the 1940s consisted of entitlement programs, which were universal and available to all citizens regardless of need (such as Social Security), and needs-based programs, which were targeted toward individuals or families with specific financial needs (such as food stamps). Therefore, option D, which refers to entitlement and needs-based programs, is the best choice.

By the 1940s, a Two-Tiered Welfare System Had Emerged in the United