The Social Security Act of 1935 created programs for cash assistance to which groups?

• A. Low-income families, poor elderly, and disabled people
• B. Private charities
• C. Public school teachers
• D. Military veterans

Answer: (A)

The Social Security Act built a federal safety net that provides regular cash payments to people most in need—older adults, families with dependent children, and people with disabilities. It created old-age insurance to help the elderly, and a cash-assistance program for low-income families with dependent children, along with disability benefits as part of the broader Social Security framework. This combination directly matches cash support for low-income families, the poor elderly, and disabled people, making that choice the best fit. Private charities, public school funding, and veterans benefits come from different programs or agencies, not Social Security.