Ronald, a sociologist, claims that public assistance programs have lost support from the majority of the United States population. Which of the following is the reason behind Ronald's claim?
a. Many individuals have been dropped from public-assistance rolls in the past two decades.
b. Public assistance programs only support people who are defined as the deserving poor.
c. There is frustration over the continuing growth in welfare costs.
d. They are perceived as disproportionately supporting the majority white population.
Answer: c
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