Which of the following best describes the federal disability insurance and unemployment programs?
a. They are generous programs that allow recipients to collect payments for years.
b. Almost all of the people on these programs have other sources of income as well.
c. These programs were created as part of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society agenda.
d. These programs provide only the bare minimum for survival and are often the only source of income for people on them.
Answer: d
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. defense b. infrastructure c. laws d. telephone service