Question

the tanf aspect of the welfare reform act
multiple choice
was a categorical grant that restricted federal assistance to three years but limited state discretion in how to use the funds
was a block grant that, among other aspects, restricted a familys access to federal assistance to five years.
was a categorical grant that placed no time restrictions on federal assistance but dramatically limited state discretion in how to use the funds
was a block grant with no time or activity restrictions on how to use federal funds

Explanation:

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) under the Welfare Reform Act is a block - grant program. It restricts a family's access to federal assistance to a lifetime limit of generally five years. Categorical grants have more federal control over how funds are used and often have specific program - related restrictions, while block grants give states more discretion. TANF is a block grant with time restrictions on assistance.

Answer:

B. was a block grant that, among other aspects, restricted a family's access to federal assistance to five years