Government programs that pay benefits to those who are unable to earn income because of permanent disabilities or to those who have very low incomes and dependent children are called:
A. Public assistance programs
B. Social insurance programs
C. Affirmative action programs
D. Dependent programs
A. Public assistance programs
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