Many people reading this may well be surprised to see Superman so low on this list. The Man of Steel may well be one of the most powerful heroes in the world, or even the universe. However, compared to the beings that inhabit the edges of the DC universe, Superman doesnât even come close. Probably the most famous superhero there is, everyone is aware of Supermanâs story and powers, as his tale has been told many times.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Financial, Wikipedia. General Welfare. The concern of the government for the health, peace, morality, and safety of its citizens. Providing for the welfare of the general public is a basic goal of government.
The definition of welfare includes government programs to support low-income Americans. The programs provide a safety net to individuals and families to protect them from poverty. There are 13 programs that provide benefits for basic necessities such as food and housing. Welfare also includes the Medicaid Program with provides health care to low-income Americans. The common element to all the programs is that they are means-tested-in order to qualify for benefits the individuals and families must have income from jobs or self-employment at below a defined level.