Explain how public opinion changed and AFDC lost its legitimacy.

What will be an ideal response?


The public perceived that recipients were women who had never married and had no intention of gettingĀ married. There was concern that government was subsidizing single-parent families and encouraging out-of-wedlock births and social dependency.

Political Science

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During natural disasters, internationally, women tend to be less capable than men of moving out of disaster zones

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When a researcher informs an external source of a serious ethical issue that is not being resolved within the organization, this is called

A) horn blowing. B) zipper application. C) whistle blowing. D) suppressing findings.

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Higher education is funded through which of the following?

A. tuition and research grants B. property taxes C. federal income taxes D. gasoline and tobacco taxes

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Men are more likely than women to see themselves as good candidates for political office, even when they have similar careers and experience. 2. Political parties play a major role in candidate recruitment to the U.S. House and Senate. 3. The residency requirement means that members of Congress must have been born in the state they represent. 4. Redistricting is a largely neutral, apolitical process that gives political parties little influence. 5. The laws around nominating candidates for congressional office vary widely among states.

Political Science