Before the development of the welfare state, the primary problem with private charities was that they
A)would make subjective decisions on who was deserving of aid.
B)were unable to get the necessary government licenses to operate legally.
C)disrupted the constitutional separation of church and state.
D)often kept donations for their own private use.

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Private charities were known to make subjective decisions on who was deserving of aid, often based on personal biases or preferences. This led to inconsistencies in aid distribution and often left the most vulnerable populations without support. The development of the welfare state aimed to provide more standardized and equitable support to those in need.

Before the Development of the Welfare State, the Primary Problem