27. Welfare policy in the United States

a. is an issue that often divides the two political parties.
b. is based entirely on the principle of need.

I am sure about B but why can't it be A ?

4 answers

With the amount of fraud that goes on in govt-run programs, I wouldn't bet on B!!
Well to be honest I don't either. But I guess the question is asking the POLICY not what actually happens right?

However A could also be true, because Democrats and Republicans still debate about the welfare issue..
Yes, they fight about it -- and it'll get worse before it gets better!

And yes, the policy is based on need, but the reality is sometimes quite different.
Yeah I have lived with a welfare abuser.. Oh my, I was in horror everyday when I opened my fridge.. and then more horror when I saw marijuana buds lying on the dinner table..