In liberal policy regimes, government benefits for families are typically

• A. Universal social protection
• B. Market solutions with limited direct family benefits
• C. Strong universal public services and supports for families
• D. No government involvement

Answer: (B)

Think of this in terms of how different welfare regimes organize support for families. In liberal welfare states, the state tends to rely on markets and targeted, means-tested or tax-based assistance rather than universal, broad-based entitlements. Direct benefits for families are limited, and much of the support comes through private arrangements or selective programs rather than universal coverage. This reflects a preference for keeping a strong role for market solutions and limiting universal, government-provided family aid.

That’s why the description of benefits as market-driven with limited direct family support fits best. Universal, broad-based protections are more characteristic of social-democratic or highly universal systems, while strong universal public services would imply wide, unconditional access across the population. No government involvement isn’t accurate for liberal regimes, which still include some state programs, even if modest.