How did the Social Security Act differ from the earlier version of the same idea proposed by Francis Townsend?

A. Social Security was scheduled at an earlier date than Townsend's version.
B. Social Security was aimed only at retired citizens.
C. Social Security was not funded through general tax revenue.
D. Social Security included a means to force benefactors to spend the money in a short amount of time.

Answer: C

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