What is the definition of the term “public assistance”? a government program that provides income, food, or housing a monthly payment provided to a citizen enrolled in a program an educational voucher used to parents pay for private schooling a social policy outlining the qualifications for government program enrollment

The correct answer is option A. The term "public assistance" refers to a government program that provides income, food, or housing. It is given based on needs, it is targeted to the most vulnerable sector of the society, and it uses the Federal funds. Examples of public assistance programs are the following: TANF (cash assistance for families), Medicaid (health insurance for the poor), SSI (disability benefits) and General Assistance (cash assistance for single adults).

Its the first one

A government program that provides income, food, or housing

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