Use the following to answer question(s): Income Distribution in the United States

-Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996 eliminated:
A) work requirements.
B) poverty.
C) noncash benefits.
D) the entitlement aspect of welfare.

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Use the following to answer question(s): Income Distribution in the United States
 
-Reform to the welfare system in the United States in 1996 eliminated:
A) work requirements. 
B) poverty. 
C) noncash benefits. 
D) the entitlement aspect of welfare.

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The welfare reform in 1996 eliminated the entitlement aspect of welfare, meaning that individuals were no longer guaranteed assistance based solely on their income level. This shift towards a more work-oriented system aimed to reduce dependency on government aid and encourage self-sufficiency.  Work requirements were actually strengthened under this reform, making choice A incorrect. Poverty was not eliminated, making choice B incorrect. Noncash benefits were not eliminated entirely, but the focus did shift towards providing more direct assistance through programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making choice C partially incorrect.

Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Income Distribution in the United