An example of a social insurance program is:

A) expenditure on national defense.
B) Social Security payments to the disabled.
C) the food stamp program.
D) purchasing a new city police car.

Social Insurance

programs designed to provide financial protection against certain life risks (e.g., old age, disability, unemployment) funded by contributions from employers, employees, or both.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with little or no income, mostly the elderly or disabled.

Food Stamp Program

A government assistance program that provides low-income individuals and families with funds to purchase groceries, aiming to reduce hunger and improve nutrition.