What is mutual aid?

A. An informal system in which people take care of each other in times of need, as was common during colonial times.
B. The requirement that, once they get back on their feet, welfare recipients must pay the government back for the benefits they received.
C. The requirement that people be married or have children in order to receive government aid.
D. The requirement that welfare recipients must be employed or actively looking for work in order to receive benefits.


Answer: A

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