Which of the following statements about the welfare reform bill passed by Congress in 1996 is correct?
a. It turned most of the responsibility for allocating federal welfare funds over to private organizations.
b. It shifted the bulk of welfare benefits away from those without jobs and toward support for low-wage workers.
c. It increased federal welfare funds by 50%.
d. It took away the states' responsibility for allocating federal welfare funds.
Answer: b. It shifted the bulk of welfare benefits away from those without jobs and toward support for low-wage workers.
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