Welfare reform initiatives under the Clinton administration put a limit on federal welfare of
A) 20 years.
B) 15 years.
C) 10 years.
D) 5 years.

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Welfare reform initiatives under the Clinton administration put a limit on federal welfare of 5 years. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 limited the amount of time that recipients could receive federal assistance to a total of 5 years. After that, they were required to work or participate in job training programs in order to continue receiving benefits. This was part of a larger effort to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce the number of people on welfare.

Welfare Reform Initiatives Under the Clinton Administration Put a Limit