What term describes government-funded money given directly to individuals as financial support?

• A. Social Security
• B. Cash Assistance
• C. Unemployment Insurance
• D. Food Stamps

Answer: (B)

The concept here is distinguishing types of government financial aid. Cash assistance means money paid directly to individuals or families to support their basic living needs, giving recipients flexibility to spend it as they choose. This is different from Social Security, which is an entitlement program funded through payroll taxes and paid to people who meet certain eligibility (like age or disability). It’s also different from Unemployment Insurance, which provides temporary cash benefits tied to job loss and active job-seeking requirements. Food Stamps, now called SNAP benefits, are not cash but in-kind benefits used specifically for purchasing food. So the term that best fits “government-funded money given directly to individuals as financial support” is cash assistance.