8. Taken together these three sources raise the issue facing governments of how to A. restrict clightility for social programs-while maintaining availability B. extericl eligibility for social programs while maintaining are system C. secure funding for social programs while minimizing the costs to taxpayers D. cut social programs while ensuring a reasonable standard of living for all citizens

The best answer is **C. secure funding for social programs while preventing abuses of the welfare system.** While the other options touch on related concepts, they don't capture the central tension described in a scenario where the need for social programs is acknowledged, but concerns about their proper management and funding are also raised. Option C directly addresses both sides of this issue.<br />