Definition of Welfare State

What is a "welfare state"? What is the definition of the term "welfare state"?

A "welfare state" occurs when the government plays a major role in promoting the economic and social well-being of every one of its citizens.

In a "welfare state", every citizen has the same access to every opportunity and benefit that is available. In a "welfare state", those who are unable to provide for themselves are given the same benefits and comforts that any other citizen has.

In a "welfare state", the government will normally redistribute resources from the "wealthy" to others in order to provide an "equitable distribution of wealth". In a welfare state, the government is heavily responsible for redistributing these resources and making sure that nobody is left out.

In a welfare state, there is no such thing as "have-nots".

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