Which Statement Concerning the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 Is

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 is true?

A) It was passed by a Republican-controlled Congress over President Clinton's veto.
B) It generally followed principles favored by liberals since the days of the New Deal.
C) It ended all welfare payments to adults within one year after its passage.
D) It limited welfare payments for most recipients to two years with a five-year lifetime cap.
E) It provided the largest increase in welfare benefits since the New Deal.