Public-Assistance Programs, Such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Multiple Choice

Public-assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid, which provide benefits to people based on their need rather than taxes paid by them, are often popularly referred to as "welfare" programs.To federal government analysts, however, they are referred to as __________________ social programs.

A) discretionary entitlement
B) mandatory entitlement
C) tax expenditure
D) noncontributory