Question 1

The first step in any analysis of social welfare policies is:

Accepted Answer

A) identifying the key players 
B) identifying the issue or problem of concern 
C) assessing the actual impact 
D) assessing the intended impact 
E) assessing public reaction 
A) identifying the key players 
B) identifying the issue or problem of concern 
C) assessing the actual impact 
D) assessing the intended impact 
E) assessing public reaction B

Question 2

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes data that are available only through on-line membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is the difference between the intended impact of a social welfare policy and the actual impact? Give an example to illustrate you answer.

Accepted Answer

The intended impact of a social welfare policy refers to the goals and objectives that the policy aims to achieve, such as reducing poverty, improving access to healthcare, or providing support for vulnerable populations. On the other hand, the actual impact of a social welfare policy refers to the real-world effects and outcomes that result from its implementation.

One example of the difference between the intended and actual impact of a social welfare policy is the implementation of a minimum wage increase. The intended impact of raising the minimum wage is to improve the financial well-being of low-income workers and reduce income inequality. However, the actual impact may vary, as some studies have shown that while some workers benefit from higher wages, others may experience reduced working hours or job loss as businesses adjust to the increased labor costs.

In this example, the intended impact of the minimum wage increase is to uplift low-income workers, but the actual impact may result in unintended consequences such as job displacement. This illustrates the difference between the intended and actual impact of a social welfare policy.

Question 4

Social welfare policy always follows a linear flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social welfare programs are a product of input from all concerned parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Street level bureaucracy focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) what happens after social welfare policy is implemented 
B) what happens before social welfare policy is implemented 
C) what happens during social welfare policy development 
D) administrators control of social welfare programs 
E) policy-makers input in social welfare policy development 
A) what happens after social welfare policy is implemented 
B) what happens before social welfare policy is implemented 
C) what happens during social welfare policy development 
D) administrators control of social welfare programs 
E) policy-makers input in social welfare policy development

Question 7

Discuss the differences between rationalism and incrementalism in the development of social welfare policy.  What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

Accepted Answer

Rationalism and incrementalism are two d

Question 8

Social welfare policy analysis is the investigation and inquiry into the causes and consequences of social welfare programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Public policies are passed into law through the legislative, executive and:

Accepted Answer

A) regulatory branch 
B) judicial branch 
C) congressional caucus 
D) constitutional commission 
E) state lobbies 
A) regulatory branch 
B) judicial branch 
C) congressional caucus 
D) constitutional commission 
E) state lobbies

Question 10

Rational policy-making includes knowledge of all possible policy alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on the window of opportunity theory, for an idea to become a public policy the following elements must be present:

Accepted Answer

A) cost analysis, policy alternatives and lack of consequences 
B) small changes to existing policies and political support 
C) a compelling public problem, timing, political support, and a solution 
D) administrative direction and public interest 
E) legislative imperative 
A) cost analysis, policy alternatives and lack of consequences 
B) small changes to existing policies and political support 
C) a compelling public problem, timing, political support, and a solution 
D) administrative direction and public interest 
E) legislative imperative

Question 12

What are the steps you might take to conduct thorough research on a policy issue?

Accepted Answer

1. Define the policy issue: The first st

Question 13

How can understanding and application of critical theory help in analyzing the impact of social welfare policies?

Accepted Answer

Understanding and applying critical theo

Question 14

Social welfare policies are not created and enacted through:

Accepted Answer

A) lobbying 
B) executive orders 
C) judicial decisions 
D) agency regulations 
E) presidential decree 
A) lobbying 
B) executive orders 
C) judicial decisions 
D) agency regulations 
E) presidential decree

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of how social welfare policy gets developed?

Accepted Answer

A) rationalism 
B) incrementalism 
C) window of opportunity 
D) street-level bureaucrats 
E) biological determinism 
A) rationalism 
B) incrementalism 
C) window of opportunity 
D) street-level bureaucrats 
E) biological determinism

Question 16

Incrementalism in social welfare policy development is:

Accepted Answer

A) major steps in creating new policy 
B) major steps in amending existing policies 
C) small changes in existing policies 
D) no changes in existing policies 
E) rational and fair 
A) major steps in creating new policy 
B) major steps in amending existing policies 
C) small changes in existing policies 
D) no changes in existing policies 
E) rational and fair

Question 17

The critical theory model of analysis stresses:

Accepted Answer

A) the impact that race plays on social welfare policy development 
B) whether an imbalance of power impacts social welfare policy development 
C) who benefits and who does not benefit from social welfare policy 
D) the impact that class plays on social welfare policy development 
E) all of the choices listed 
A) the impact that race plays on social welfare policy development 
B) whether an imbalance of power impacts social welfare policy development 
C) who benefits and who does not benefit from social welfare policy 
D) the impact that class plays on social welfare policy development 
E) all of the choices listed

Question 18

The book presents the critical theory model for social welfare policy analysis.  Identify and explain the key steps in this model.

Accepted Answer

The critical theory model for social wel

Question 19

The magnitude of a social event often influences the course of public policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The number of Congressional Districts in the United States:

Accepted Answer

A) Changes with the decennial census 
B) Stands at 435 
C) Includes all Senators, and stands at 535 
D) Represents about 5 million people in each 
E) Varies from election to election 
A) Changes with the decennial census 
B) Stands at 435 
C) Includes all Senators, and stands at 535 
D) Represents about 5 million people in each 
E) Varies from election to election

The first step in any analysis of social welfare policies is:

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes data that are available only through on-line membership.

What is the difference between the intended impact of a social welfare policy and the actual impact? Give an example to illustrate you answer.

Social welfare policy always follows a linear flow.

Social welfare programs are a product of input from all concerned parties.

Street level bureaucracy focuses on:

Discuss the differences between rationalism and incrementalism in the development of social welfare policy. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

Social welfare policy analysis is the investigation and inquiry into the causes and consequences of social welfare programs.

Public policies are passed into law through the legislative, executive and:

Rational policy-making includes knowledge of all possible policy alternatives.

Based on the window of opportunity theory, for an idea to become a public policy the following elements must be present:

What are the steps you might take to conduct thorough research on a policy issue?

How can understanding and application of critical theory help in analyzing the impact of social welfare policies?

Social welfare policies are not created and enacted through:

Which of the following is not an example of how social welfare policy gets developed?

Incrementalism in social welfare policy development is:

The critical theory model of analysis stresses:

The book presents the critical theory model for social welfare policy analysis. Identify and explain the key steps in this model.

The magnitude of a social event often influences the course of public policy.

The number of Congressional Districts in the United States:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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Exam 4: Analyzing and Researching Social Welfare Policies

The first step in any analysis of social welfare policies is:

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes data that are available only through on-line membership.

What is the difference between the intended impact of a social welfare policy and the actual impact? Give an example to illustrate you answer.

Social welfare policy always follows a linear flow.

Social welfare programs are a product of input from all concerned parties.

Street level bureaucracy focuses on:

Discuss the differences between rationalism and incrementalism in the development of social welfare policy. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?

Social welfare policy analysis is the investigation and inquiry into the causes and consequences of social welfare programs.

Public policies are passed into law through the legislative, executive and:

Rational policy-making includes knowledge of all possible policy alternatives.

Based on the window of opportunity theory, for an idea to become a public policy the following elements must be present:

What are the steps you might take to conduct thorough research on a policy issue?

How can understanding and application of critical theory help in analyzing the impact of social welfare policies?

Social welfare policies are not created and enacted through:

Which of the following is not an example of how social welfare policy gets developed?

Incrementalism in social welfare policy development is:

The critical theory model of analysis stresses:

The book presents the critical theory model for social welfare policy analysis. Identify and explain the key steps in this model.

The magnitude of a social event often influences the course of public policy.

The number of Congressional Districts in the United States:

Social Welfare Policy and Underlying Values

Historical Foundations of Social Welfare in America

Conceptual Foundations of Social Welfare Policy

The Delivery of Social Welfare Services

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Poverty and Economic Inequality

Economics, Employment, Budgets, and Taxes

Social Insurance

Aging and Social Welfare Policy

Children and Families

Health Care Policy

United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Policy Practice and the Impact of Social Welfare Policies

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