Question 1

In ________, Congress passed a bill to fundamentally refashion welfare in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________, Congress passed a bill to...

Question 2

________ programs, like Social Security and Medicare, are the largest and fastest growing federal programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ programs, like Social Security and Medicare,...

Question 3

According to your text, which of the following is the main political factor explaining the extent and generosity of social safety net programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size and power of the working class. 
B)  The extent of interest group activity. 
C)  The presence of dominant and motivating events. 
D)  The development of social movements related to welfare programs. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The size and power of the working class. 
B)  The extent of interest group activity. 
C)  The presence of dominant and motivating events. 
D)  The development of social movements related to welfare programs. 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true

Accepted Answer

A)  National defense represents the single largest portion of the federal budget. 
B)  Public assistance accounts for the largest portion of the federal budget. 
C)  Social insurance accounts for the largest portion of the federal budget. 
D)  National defense spending has declined to account for the smallest portion of the federal budget. 
E)  Safety net spending is virtually absent from the federal budget. 
A)  National defense represents the single largest portion of the federal budget. 
B)  Public assistance accounts for the largest portion of the federal budget. 
C)  Social insurance accounts for the largest portion of the federal budget. 
D)  National defense spending has declined to account for the smallest portion of the federal budget. 
E)  Safety net spending is virtually absent from the federal budget.

Question 5

Which social insurance program pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare 
B)  AFDC 
C)  Social Security 
D)  Medicaid 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Medicare 
B)  AFDC 
C)  Social Security 
D)  Medicaid 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Define a social welfare state.

Accepted Answer

A social welfare state is a society with

Question 7

The federal program that pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled is

Accepted Answer

A)  Medicare. 
B)  unemployment supplemental coverage. 
C)  Medicaid. 
D)  OASDI. 
E)  AARP. 
A)  Medicare. 
B)  unemployment supplemental coverage. 
C)  Medicaid. 
D)  OASDI. 
E)  AARP.

Question 8

A large majority of American social welfare spending goes for social insurance programs, and its share is growing steadily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Concerning social safety nets, which of the following is a way in which the United States is different from other rich democracies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American system is much less costly. 
B)  The American system covers fewer people. 
C)  The American system favors the elderly. 
D)  The American system is less distributive. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The American system is much less costly. 
B)  The American system covers fewer people. 
C)  The American system favors the elderly. 
D)  The American system is less distributive. 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a result of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large number of people have moved above the poverty line. 
B)  Welfare rolls across the country have diminished. 
C)  Many people, previously on welfare, have trained for jobs. 
D)  Many people, previously on welfare, have raised their incomes. 
E)  Many people, previously on welfare, have entered the workforce. 
A)  A large number of people have moved above the poverty line. 
B)  Welfare rolls across the country have diminished. 
C)  Many people, previously on welfare, have trained for jobs. 
D)  Many people, previously on welfare, have raised their incomes. 
E)  Many people, previously on welfare, have entered the workforce.

Question 11

The Social Security Act of 1935 was important in that it

Accepted Answer

A)  continued a longstanding commitment of the U.S. government in promoting social welfare assistance. 
B)  was a first step in the United States toward building a social insurance safety net. 
C)  established a clear formula for the redistribution of income. 
D)  initially provided health care assistance for the elderly. 
E)  helped poor children survive the Great Depression. 
A)  continued a longstanding commitment of the U.S. government in promoting social welfare assistance. 
B)  was a first step in the United States toward building a social insurance safety net. 
C)  established a clear formula for the redistribution of income. 
D)  initially provided health care assistance for the elderly. 
E)  helped poor children survive the Great Depression.

Question 12

During early 2005, who lead the effort against instituting individual retirement accounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Daily Kos 
C)  The ACLU 
D)  The AARP 
E)  Congress 
A)  George W. Bush 
B)  Daily Kos 
C)  The ACLU 
D)  The AARP 
E)  Congress

Question 13

Which of the following are factors that have influenced the American welfare state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constitutional rules 
B)  Racial divisions 
C)  Political culture 
D)  Weak labor unions 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Constitutional rules 
B)  Racial divisions 
C)  Political culture 
D)  Weak labor unions 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Most benefits of the American welfare state go to those with incomes below the official poverty line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about TANF is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It replaced AFCD in 1996. 
B)  It ended public assistance as an entitlement program. 
C)  It shifted responsibility over its administration to the states. 
D)  It has clearly helped to lift numerous Americans out of poverty. 
E)  It has reduced the welfare rolls. 
A)  It replaced AFCD in 1996. 
B)  It ended public assistance as an entitlement program. 
C)  It shifted responsibility over its administration to the states. 
D)  It has clearly helped to lift numerous Americans out of poverty. 
E)  It has reduced the welfare rolls.

Question 16

The government's most effective weapon against poverty is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security. 
B)  food stamps. 
C)  welfare. 
D)  unemployment insurance. 
E)  workers' compensation. 
A)  Social Security. 
B)  food stamps. 
C)  welfare. 
D)  unemployment insurance. 
E)  workers' compensation.

Question 17

The passage of the Social Security Act in 1935

Accepted Answer

A)  marked the first time an industrialized nation guaranteed a minimum income to its residents. 
B)  was the first step that the United States took toward building a social insurance safety net. 
C)  established the basis for the federal government's means-tested programs. 
D)  was originally intended to provide assistance only for children and the disabled. 
E)  simultaneously provided for Medicare. 
A)  marked the first time an industrialized nation guaranteed a minimum income to its residents. 
B)  was the first step that the United States took toward building a social insurance safety net. 
C)  established the basis for the federal government's means-tested programs. 
D)  was originally intended to provide assistance only for children and the disabled. 
E)  simultaneously provided for Medicare.

Question 18

The American welfare state developed later than those in other countries and covers ________ people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The American welfare state developed later than...

Question 19

How does the Medicaid program operate?

Accepted Answer

The federal government provides matching

Question 20

Which of the following is a social insurance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFD
C)  
B)  Medicare 
C)  Social Security 
D)  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFD
C)  
B)  Medicare 
C)  Social Security 
D)  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
E)  None of the above

In ________, Congress passed a bill to fundamentally refashion welfare in the United States.

________ programs, like Social Security and Medicare, are the largest and fastest growing federal programs.

According to your text, which of the following is the main political factor explaining the extent and generosity of social safety net programs?

Which of the following statements is true

Which social insurance program pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled?

Define a social welfare state.

The federal program that pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled is

A large majority of American social welfare spending goes for social insurance programs, and its share is growing steadily.

Concerning social safety nets, which of the following is a way in which the United States is different from other rich democracies?

Which of these is NOT a result of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program?

The Social Security Act of 1935 was important in that it

During early 2005, who lead the effort against instituting individual retirement accounts?

Which of the following are factors that have influenced the American welfare state?

Most benefits of the American welfare state go to those with incomes below the official poverty line.

Which of the following statements about TANF is false?

The government's most effective weapon against poverty is said to be

The passage of the Social Security Act in 1935

The American welfare state developed later than those in other countries and covers ________ people.

How does the Medicaid program operate?

Which of the following is a social insurance program?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 18: Social Safety Nets

In ________, Congress passed a bill to fundamentally refashion welfare in the United States.

________ programs, like Social Security and Medicare, are the largest and fastest growing federal programs.

According to your text, which of the following is the main political factor explaining the extent and generosity of social safety net programs?

Which of the following statements is true

Which social insurance program pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled?

Define a social welfare state.

The federal program that pays for a substantial portion of the hospital, doctor, and drug costs of retirees and the disabled is

A large majority of American social welfare spending goes for social insurance programs, and its share is growing steadily.

Concerning social safety nets, which of the following is a way in which the United States is different from other rich democracies?

Which of these is NOT a result of the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program?

The Social Security Act of 1935 was important in that it

During early 2005, who lead the effort against instituting individual retirement accounts?

Which of the following are factors that have influenced the American welfare state?

Most benefits of the American welfare state go to those with incomes below the official poverty line.

Which of the following statements about TANF is false?

The government's most effective weapon against poverty is said to be

The passage of the Social Security Act in 1935

The American welfare state developed later than those in other countries and covers ________ people.

How does the Medicaid program operate?

Which of the following is a social insurance program?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters