Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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