Exam 2: Social Welfare Policy

During the great depression,the constitutional agreement between the federal and provincial governments changed.Which scenario describes what occurred?

Under the Canada Social Transfer (CST)each province and territory receives an equal per capita payment.What percent of the CST finances social assistance,child-care services,and social services across Canada?

Federalism is often criticized for inhibiting social policy and the development of social welfare programs and services.Briefly explain why federalism may have this affect on social policy and programs.

Before a bill can even be passed,to become law at the federal level,readings must take place in both the House of Commons and the Senate.How many readings in total does this include?

When a social issue is a wide spread condition,unless it is addressed,it could become a social problem.Which of the following was highlighted in your text that describes an existing and concerning issue today?

Policies have been legislated,and then later declared illegal or unconstitutional.To challenge public policies in the courts,by claiming there has been a violation of rights,under which sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms would most challenges fall?

If you support the policies of an active labour market,which of the following statements would NOT support your agenda?

Identify and explain the sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that would address potential policies that were introduced,and even legislated,that are considered illegal or "unconstitutional."

What do longitudinal surveys track for the social welfare field?

According to your text,if you were examining an existing social policy,which data collection tool would be the most useful in the social welfare field?

At what stage during policy development would the focus be on social and economic indicators?

What percent of the Canada Social Transfer (CST)goes toward supporting postsecondary education?

In Canada,interest groups tend to be categorized according to their unique characteristics and methods of lobbying for changes in social policy.Which of the following groups would NOT be considered an interest group?

In what year will the legislation governing the Canada Social Transfer (CST)expire,requiring the governments to re-negotiate a new funding arrangement?

What is a social or economic indicator?