Which sentence best explains why critics argue against social welfare programs? A.
The programs give people time to locate employment and shelter.
B.
The programs' costs have risen dramatically in the recent past.
C.
The programs are outdated and no longer fix social welfare problems.
D.
The programs no longer protect those who are most in need.

Which of the following descriptions is an example of the curtual diffusion

My latest book, fightin’, prose short fiction, is a combination. there’s nothing about being indian in there. just stories of people. why shouldn’t i write about non-indians? i don’t have to dress anybody in feathers." how does ortiz's use of language in this excerpt set an informal tone? a. by using contractions and sentence fragments, ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more familiar and casual. c. by using the term "indian" rather than "native american," ortiz makes this part of the interview feel more combative or hostile. b. by employing first-person pronouns, ortiz makes this part of the interview more solemn and pessimistic. d. by asking a rhetorical question, ortiz makes this part of the interview objectively and intentionally funny and lighthearted.

How much do you think members of congress should be paid in comparison with other professions