Which of the following was NOT an effect of the welfare state?
A) It cushioned citizens against big expenses and unusual hardships, rather than rearranging the social structure.
B) It protected the purchasing power of the very poor against catastrophe and contributed to improved health conditions.
C) It increased contacts between government and citizen and produced a host of new regulations.
D) Immediately upon its creation, it generated a storm of political protest from conservative political factions.
E) It proved to be very expensive for governments to manage and operate.
Answer: D