Question 1

All of the following public goods come from social policies EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  public education 
B)  social insurance 
C)  health care 
D)  crime prevention 
E)  national defense 
A)  public education 
B)  social insurance 
C)  health care 
D)  crime prevention 
E)  national defense

Question 2

Oliver, a 42-year-old man who has been unemployed for some time and lacks financial resources, has strep throat. If he seeks medical attention, his health care will most likely be relatively ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inexpensive, because the federal government provides it through Social Security 
B)  inexpensive, because the federal government provides it through Medicare 
C)  inexpensive, because his state's insurance program provides it 
D)  expensive, because it is purchased through supplementary Medicare insurance 
E)  expensive, because it is provided by a variety of sources and paid for out of pocket 
A)  inexpensive, because the federal government provides it through Social Security 
B)  inexpensive, because the federal government provides it through Medicare 
C)  inexpensive, because his state's insurance program provides it 
D)  expensive, because it is purchased through supplementary Medicare insurance 
E)  expensive, because it is provided by a variety of sources and paid for out of pocket

Question 3

Since 2003, federal subsidies for state and local law enforcement have been primarily administered by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Justice 
B)  Department of the Interior 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of Defense 
E)  Department of the Treasury 
A)  Department of Justice 
B)  Department of the Interior 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of Defense 
E)  Department of the Treasury

Question 4

In the twentieth century, states' social programs became ________ autonomous from the federal government and ________ in size.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; larger 
B)  less; smaller 
C)  more; larger 
D)  more; remained about the same 
E)  more; smaller 
A)  less; larger 
B)  less; smaller 
C)  more; larger 
D)  more; remained about the same 
E)  more; smaller

Question 5

The federal Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program provides cash payments to families with children living below the federal poverty line. The maximum income feature of AFDC eligibility means the program is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  means-tested 
B)  progressive 
C)  regressive 
D)  agent based 
E)  need based 
A)  means-tested 
B)  progressive 
C)  regressive 
D)  agent based 
E)  need based

Question 6

Which term refers to the set of government programs devoted to social policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  social state 
B)  progressive state 
C)  liberal state 
D)  welfare state 
E)  poverty state 
A)  social state 
B)  progressive state 
C)  liberal state 
D)  welfare state 
E)  poverty state

Question 7

Unlike TANF or SNAP, Social Security is considered universal because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits are paid as a direct cash payment 
B)  benefits are put on electronic debit cards 
C)  everyone qualifies for the same benefits regardless of income 
D)  it is not means-tested 
E)  payments are guaranteed to anyone who pays into Social Security 
A)  benefits are paid as a direct cash payment 
B)  benefits are put on electronic debit cards 
C)  everyone qualifies for the same benefits regardless of income 
D)  it is not means-tested 
E)  payments are guaranteed to anyone who pays into Social Security

Question 8

While most people agree that ________ is a welfare program, there is some debate about whether ________ should be included in that category.

Accepted Answer

A)  health care; direct assistance 
B)  public education; direct assistance 
C)  national defense; public education 
D)  direct assistance; national defense 
E)  direct assistance; health care 
A)  health care; direct assistance 
B)  public education; direct assistance 
C)  national defense; public education 
D)  direct assistance; national defense 
E)  direct assistance; health care

Question 9

Institutionally speaking, the most important feature that leads to inequality in the education system is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tradition of local control of schools 
B)  tradition of national control of schools 
C)  shift from national to local control of schools 
D)  disagreements between teachers and parents over funding of schools 
E)  decrease in equitable spending per pupil over time 
A)  tradition of local control of schools 
B)  tradition of national control of schools 
C)  shift from national to local control of schools 
D)  disagreements between teachers and parents over funding of schools 
E)  decrease in equitable spending per pupil over time

Question 10

Currently, about ________ of American families own their own homes.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fourth 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  three-quarters 
A)  one-fourth 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-half 
D)  two-thirds 
E)  three-quarters

Question 11

Cash transfer programs are often ________; social insurance programs typically allocate benefits based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  means-tested; previous contributions 
B)  need-based; previous contributions 
C)  means-tested; age 
D)  distributive; age 
E)  redistributive; previous contributions 
A)  means-tested; previous contributions 
B)  need-based; previous contributions 
C)  means-tested; age 
D)  distributive; age 
E)  redistributive; previous contributions

Question 12

A program like TANF, which provides cash assistance to families below a certain income level, is an example of a ________ program.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulatory 
B)  progressive 
C)  regressive 
D)  redistributive 
E)  distributive 
A)  regulatory 
B)  progressive 
C)  regressive 
D)  redistributive 
E)  distributive

Question 13

According to the provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only children under the age of 18 and adults over the age of 65 are required to obtain health insurance by 2018 
B)  all Americans are required to obtain health insurance by 2018 
C)  states are prohibited from mandating that adults obtain health insurance by 2022 
D)  all employers are required to provide health insurance to their full-time employees by 2014 
E)  insurance companies are required to provide health insurance to all citizens except those with preexisting conditions by 2018 
A)  only children under the age of 18 and adults over the age of 65 are required to obtain health insurance by 2018 
B)  all Americans are required to obtain health insurance by 2018 
C)  states are prohibited from mandating that adults obtain health insurance by 2022 
D)  all employers are required to provide health insurance to their full-time employees by 2014 
E)  insurance companies are required to provide health insurance to all citizens except those with preexisting conditions by 2018

Question 14

Why is Social Security often called the "third rail" of American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  because politicians' attempts to reform Social Security have fierce electoral consequences 
B)  because Social Security was the third major social welfare program created in the American political system 
C)  because Social Security is one of three universal welfare programs 
D)  because the program is among the three most popular social welfare programs in the country 
E)  because benefits are received during the third portion of a person's life 
A)  because politicians' attempts to reform Social Security have fierce electoral consequences 
B)  because Social Security was the third major social welfare program created in the American political system 
C)  because Social Security is one of three universal welfare programs 
D)  because the program is among the three most popular social welfare programs in the country 
E)  because benefits are received during the third portion of a person's life

Question 15

Among those countries who make data available, the United States leads the world in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  total prison population, but not prison population rates per capita 
B)  both total prison population and prison population rates per capita 
C)  prison population rates per capita, but not total prison population 
D)  neither total number of people in prison nor overall rates incarcerated 
E)  prison population and interstate crime rates 
A)  total prison population, but not prison population rates per capita 
B)  both total prison population and prison population rates per capita 
C)  prison population rates per capita, but not total prison population 
D)  neither total number of people in prison nor overall rates incarcerated 
E)  prison population and interstate crime rates

Question 16

How do most economists understand the federal government's practice of subsidizing and offering tax deductions for interest paid on mortgage loans?

Accepted Answer

A)  as a redistributive policy that mostly benefits lower classes 
B)  as a redistributive policy that mostly benefits upper classes 
C)  as a redistributive policy that benefits all classes equally 
D)  as a distributive policy that mostly benefits lower classes 
E)  as a distributive policy that mostly benefits upper classes 
A)  as a redistributive policy that mostly benefits lower classes 
B)  as a redistributive policy that mostly benefits upper classes 
C)  as a redistributive policy that benefits all classes equally 
D)  as a distributive policy that mostly benefits lower classes 
E)  as a distributive policy that mostly benefits upper classes

Question 17

From where is government aid for the chronically homeless most likely to come?

Accepted Answer

A)  the federal government, through programs like TANF and Medicare 
B)  the federal government, through programs aimed at providing shelters and job training 
C)  state and local governments, in compliance with unfunded federal mandates requiring the development of shelters and job training programs 
D)  state and local governments, which have autonomy in creating and funding programs for homeless people 
E)  federal, state, and local governments, with state and local governments creating programs for homeless people, and the federal government providing funding 
A)  the federal government, through programs like TANF and Medicare 
B)  the federal government, through programs aimed at providing shelters and job training 
C)  state and local governments, in compliance with unfunded federal mandates requiring the development of shelters and job training programs 
D)  state and local governments, which have autonomy in creating and funding programs for homeless people 
E)  federal, state, and local governments, with state and local governments creating programs for homeless people, and the federal government providing funding

Question 18

How are levels of income tied to the receipt of Social Security?

Accepted Answer

A)  Household income must fall below a certain threshold to qualify for Social Security payments. 
B)  Household income must fall above a certain threshold to qualify for Social Security payments. 
C)  Social Security payments are based on how much income one earned before retiring regardless of age. 
D)  Social Security payments are not tied to income; they are based on age. 
E)  Social Security payments are not tied to income; they are universal. 
A)  Household income must fall below a certain threshold to qualify for Social Security payments. 
B)  Household income must fall above a certain threshold to qualify for Social Security payments. 
C)  Social Security payments are based on how much income one earned before retiring regardless of age. 
D)  Social Security payments are not tied to income; they are based on age. 
E)  Social Security payments are not tied to income; they are universal.

Question 19

Hazel does not agree with gay marriage personally, but she believes that the government has no business meddling in the affairs of citizens. Politically speaking, it is most appropriate to categorize Hazel as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conservative 
B)  liberal 
C)  moderate 
D)  libertarian 
E)  statist 
A)  conservative 
B)  liberal 
C)  moderate 
D)  libertarian 
E)  statist

Question 20

In the areas of ________, states have been and continue to be primarily responsible for financing and implementing programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  crime prevention and border security 
B)  immigration and education 
C)  health care and immigration 
D)  border security and health care 
E)  crime prevention and education 
A)  crime prevention and border security 
B)  immigration and education 
C)  health care and immigration 
D)  border security and health care 
E)  crime prevention and education

All of the following public goods come from social policies EXCEPT ________.

Oliver, a 42-year-old man who has been unemployed for some time and lacks financial resources, has strep throat. If he seeks medical attention, his health care will most likely be relatively ________.

Since 2003, federal subsidies for state and local law enforcement have been primarily administered by the ________.

In the twentieth century, states' social programs became autonomous from the federal government and in size.

The federal Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program provides cash payments to families with children living below the federal poverty line. The maximum income feature of AFDC eligibility means the program is ________.

Which term refers to the set of government programs devoted to social policy?

Unlike TANF or SNAP, Social Security is considered universal because ________.

While most people agree that is a welfare program, there is some debate about whether should be included in that category.

Institutionally speaking, the most important feature that leads to inequality in the education system is the ________.

Currently, about ________ of American families own their own homes.

Cash transfer programs are often ; social insurance programs typically allocate benefits based on .

A program like TANF, which provides cash assistance to families below a certain income level, is an example of a ________ program.

According to the provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ________.

Why is Social Security often called the "third rail" of American politics?

Among those countries who make data available, the United States leads the world in ________.

How do most economists understand the federal government's practice of subsidizing and offering tax deductions for interest paid on mortgage loans?

From where is government aid for the chronically homeless most likely to come?

How are levels of income tied to the receipt of Social Security?

Hazel does not agree with gay marriage personally, but she believes that the government has no business meddling in the affairs of citizens. Politically speaking, it is most appropriate to categorize Hazel as a ________.

In the areas of ________, states have been and continue to be primarily responsible for financing and implementing programs.

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Exam 16: Social Policy

All of the following public goods come from social policies EXCEPT ________.

Oliver, a 42-year-old man who has been unemployed for some time and lacks financial resources, has strep throat. If he seeks medical attention, his health care will most likely be relatively ________.

Since 2003, federal subsidies for state and local law enforcement have been primarily administered by the ________.

In the twentieth century, states' social programs became ________ autonomous from the federal government and ________ in size.

The federal Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program provides cash payments to families with children living below the federal poverty line. The maximum income feature of AFDC eligibility means the program is ________.

Which term refers to the set of government programs devoted to social policy?

Unlike TANF or SNAP, Social Security is considered universal because ________.

While most people agree that ________ is a welfare program, there is some debate about whether ________ should be included in that category.

Institutionally speaking, the most important feature that leads to inequality in the education system is the ________.

Currently, about ________ of American families own their own homes.

Cash transfer programs are often ________; social insurance programs typically allocate benefits based on ________.

A program like TANF, which provides cash assistance to families below a certain income level, is an example of a ________ program.

According to the provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ________.

Why is Social Security often called the "third rail" of American politics?

Among those countries who make data available, the United States leads the world in ________.

How do most economists understand the federal government's practice of subsidizing and offering tax deductions for interest paid on mortgage loans?

From where is government aid for the chronically homeless most likely to come?

How are levels of income tied to the receipt of Social Security?

Hazel does not agree with gay marriage personally, but she believes that the government has no business meddling in the affairs of citizens. Politically speaking, it is most appropriate to categorize Hazel as a ________.

In the areas of ________, states have been and continue to be primarily responsible for financing and implementing programs.

Introduction

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Rights and Liberties

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion

Political Participation

Interest Groups and Social Movements

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Mass Media and the Press

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

In the twentieth century, states' social programs became autonomous from the federal government and in size.

While most people agree that is a welfare program, there is some debate about whether should be included in that category.

Cash transfer programs are often ; social insurance programs typically allocate benefits based on .