Question 1

Cost of living adjustments are designed to mitigate the negative impact of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inflation
B)   Unemployment
C)   Taxes
D)   Interest rates
E)   Fiscal spendingF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

__________ programs make payments automatically to people who meet certain eligibility requirements.

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A)   Entitlement
B)   Means-tested
C)   Social insurance
D)   General revenue
E)   Public assistanceF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following statements about SCHIP is true?

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A)   It has been successful extending health care to all children.
B)   It has been successful extending health care to only the poorest children.
C)   It has been successful extending health care to children not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid.
D)   It has been losing support among most members of Congress during the Bush Administration.
E)   It is been added to the Medicaid program as a way to increase its reach to children.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The AARP is an interest group that works on behalf of the elderly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Based on your understanding of social safety nets, how much do you think the American people benefit from these programs? Why do you think so?

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The American people benefit greatly from...

Question 6

Financing of social insurance programs, such as Social Security, is through

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A)   general tax revenues.
B)   loans.
C)   individuals contributing to a trust fund.
D)   general obligation bonds.
E)   private investment accounts.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

One might infer from the Constitution itself that the U.S. government should provide for social safety nets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Welfare states

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A)   are governments that control the economy.
B)   provide a range of safety net programs.
C)   tend to have lower tax rates than other countries.
D)   tend to rely on the private sector to eliminate poverty.
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Despite their success, social insurance programs are also plagued by problems. What are these problems?

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The financial viability of Social Securi...

Question 10

At what level of the analytical framework would you find the Republican-controlled Congress delivery on its promise (in the Republican Contract with America)  to pass a bill radically transforming welfare?

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A)   The governmental level
B)   The governmental action level
C)   The systems level
D)   The political linkage level
E)   The structural levelF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Identify the major public assistance programs.

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There are several means-tested federal p...

Question 12

Medicaid and SCHIP are welfare programs designed for ________.

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Question 13

How is the American welfare state different from those found in other Western democratic nations?

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Question 14

Which is the largest social insurance program, one that pays benefits to individuals who have contributed to a national trust fund throughout their employment histories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medicare
B)   Social Security
C)   TANF
D)   Medicaid
E)   Unemployment insuranceF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

What is the name for nations who provide a range of programs to protect the minimum standards of living of families and individuals?

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A)   A welfare state
B)   A rich democratic nation
C)   A capitalist nation
D)   A socialist state
E)   A capitalist monetary stateF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

How is the American welfare state different from welfare states in other countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   The U.S. welfare state developed sooner than others in the world.
B)   The U.S. welfare state is larger than most others in the world.
C)   The elderly do considerably better than the young in the American welfare state.
D)   The American welfare state is more redistributive than other welfare states.
E)   There are no differences.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

__________ represents the single largest portion of the federal budget.

Accepted Answer

A)   Social insurance
B)   National defense
C)   Discretionary spending
D)   Public assistance
E)   Safety net spendingF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Social Security is paid for to a substantial degree by

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A)   those who are currently employed.
B)   retired workers.
C)   labor unions.
D)   mutual funds.
E)   baby boomers.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The main issue with the solvency of social security is

Accepted Answer

A)   an aging baby boomer population means that, soon, the fund will pay out more than it takes in.
B)   the trust fund currently shows a strong balance.
C)   the fund has been able to pay out less than it takes in over much of its existence.
D)   private savings accounts will divert money from the social security trust fund.
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The new welfare system, passed in 1996, ended welfare assistance as a federal entitlement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Social Safety Nets

What is the name for nations who provide a range of programs to protect the minimum standards of living of families and individuals?

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__________ programs make payments automatically to people who meet certain eligibility requirements.

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At what level of the analytical framework would you find the Republican-controlled Congress delivery on its promise (in the Republican Contract with America) to pass a bill radically transforming welfare?

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Medicaid and SCHIP are welfare programs designed for ________.

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How is the American welfare state different from those found in other Western democratic nations?

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Social Security is paid for to a substantial degree by

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Which is the largest social insurance program, one that pays benefits to individuals who have contributed to a national trust fund throughout their employment histories?

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Identify the major public assistance programs.

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Despite their success, social insurance programs are also plagued by problems. What are these problems?

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Which of the following statements about SCHIP is true?

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Welfare states

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__________ represents the single largest portion of the federal budget.

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Cost of living adjustments are designed to mitigate the negative impact of which of the following?

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The AARP is an interest group that works on behalf of the elderly.

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The main issue with the solvency of social security is

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How is the American welfare state different from welfare states in other countries?

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Financing of social insurance programs, such as Social Security, is through

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Based on your understanding of social safety nets, how much do you think the American people benefit from these programs? Why do you think so?

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The new welfare system, passed in 1996, ended welfare assistance as a federal entitlement.

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