Question

Which sentence best explains why critics argue against social welfare programs?

The programs give people time to locate employment and shelter.
The programs' costs have risen dramatically in the recent past.
The programs are outdated and no longer fix social welfare problems.
The programs no longer protect those who are most in need.

Answer 1

The programs' costs have risen dramatically in the recent past. is the answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is: "The programs' costs have risen dramatically in the recent past."

Detractors of welfare programs complain about the large amounts of public money that are directed to them, which they believe could be used more efficiently with other purpouses. Moreover, they argue that ensuring a permament income source for an individual, decreases the incentives that this person might have for finding a job and for becoming self-sustained.