Entitlement Programs

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Across
  1. 3. The form of Social Security meant for elderly people (based on age).
  2. 4. Political issues important to most working class Americans (ex. wages and tax rates).
  3. 6. Committees that decide how much money to spend on authorized programs.
  4. 7. Annual cost of living adjustment mandated by law in welfare programs and Social Security.
  5. 8. Committees that decide which programs to fund.
  6. 9. Law that changed AFDC to TANF and tightened eligibility requirements.
Down
  1. 1. Social Programs that distribute federal funds to all people who meet eligibility requirements.
  2. 2. The form of Social Security meant for the disabled (people have to prove their disability to get this).
  3. 5. Provides retirement benefits, health insurance, and support for the disabled and orphans.