Which of the following statements is true regarding Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)?

a. States set the level of welfare benefits they will provide to the poor, and the federal government guarantees some support.
b. Since TANF began, the number of needy families receiving benefits has almost doubled.
c. Federal dollars are fixed for each state, which may use the money for any antipoverty programs as long as there is a work requirement.
d. The federal government’s welfare spending rises and falls depending on how each state sets its welfare contributions.

c. Federal dollars are fixed for each state, which may use the money for any antipoverty programs as long as there is a work requirement.

Under TANF, the federal government gives a fixed amount of money to each state. The state can then use the money for almost any program with an antipoverty component. One of the two key requirements is that states must impose work requirements so that most of those receiving TANF benefits are working (or attending school).

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