Public expenditures for the TANF have not increased as much as Social Security since the mid-1990s because

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TANF benefits are not automatically adjusted for inflation, which means that the amount of money provided through the program remains the same even as the cost of living increases. This is in contrast to Social Security, which automatically adjusts for inflation. Because TANF benefits do not increase with inflation, public expenditures for the program have not increased as much as Social Security. The other options (A, B, and D) do not provide a sufficient explanation for why TANF expenditures have not increased as much as Social Security.

Public Expenditures for the TANF Have Not Increased as Much