Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
The welfare state has often been described as a state that takes responsibility for providing:
ABasic economic and social security for its citizens ✓ Correct
BBasic economic and cultural integration for its citizens
CBasic economic and civil security for its citizens
DOnly basic economic security for its citizens
Correct answer: (A) Basic economic and social security for its citizens — The welfare state provides basic economic and social security, so the answer is that option.
Explanation
★The welfare state provides basic economic and social security, so the answer is that option.
★It accepts responsibility for the well-being of all its citizens.
★It provides for needs like health, education, housing and old age.
★Through these it shields people from poverty and insecurity.
★It uses taxation and public services to redistribute welfare.
★So the welfare state secures both economic and social well-being.
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