Question 1

________ was called "the great leveler" when it began in the early nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social welfare
B)  Public education
C)  The federal government
D)  The Internal Revenue Service
E)  Social securityF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a public assistance program.
B)  It is funded by general tax revenues.
C)  It serves all Americans who cannot afford health insurance.
D)  It is controversial due to its cost.
E)  It is funded by both the federal government and the states.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The term means test refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the tax on a portion of the Social Security benefits of upper-income retirees.
B)  whether an applicant's income is low enough to qualify for public assistance.
C)  the mandatory physical examination that Medicare and Medicaid applicants must undergo before they can receive benefits.
D)  the mandatory psychological examination that Medicare and Medicaid applicants must undergo before they can receive benefits.
E)  None of these answers is correct.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

________ persuaded Congress to enact the No Child Left Behind Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  President Ronald Reagan
B)  President Bill Clinton
C)  President George W.Bush
D)  Vice President Al Gore
E)  Vice President Dan QuayleF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Discuss what is meant by a public assistance program,and provide examples.

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Question 6

Welfare policy in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  is often an issue that divides the two political parties.
B)  is based entirely on the principle of need.
C)  is entirely a federal issue.
D)  is entirely a state issue.
E)  has changed very little during the nation's history.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Of the following,which is likely the LEAST criticized public assistance program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplemental Security Income
B)  Aid to Families with Dependent Children
C)  Food Stamps
D)  Medicaid
E)  housing subsidiesF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

The EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) represents a reallocation of income to

Accepted Answer

A)  wealthy individuals.
B)  lower-income working individuals.
C)  middle-class taxpayers.
D)  corporations.
E)  all working families.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

A recent poll determined that most Americans believe which of the following is the second costliest federal program?

Accepted Answer

A)  education
B)  public assistance programs
C)  environmental protection
D)  farm subsidies
E)  social insurance programsF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The poverty line in 2009 was set at roughly ________ for an urban family of four.

Accepted Answer

A)  $9,500
B)  $22,000
C)  $28,000
D)  $40,000
E)  $52,000F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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________ persuaded Congress to enact the No Child Left Behind Act.

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________ was called "the great leveler" when it began in the early nineteenth century.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Medicaid?

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Of the following,which is likely the LEAST criticized public assistance program?

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________ persuaded Congress to enact the No Child Left Behind Act.

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