Social Policy and Social Change

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What is the primary goal of social policy?

  1. To promote social equality

  2. To maintain social order

  3. To regulate social behavior

  4. To ensure economic stability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social policy aims to address social problems and promote social justice by creating a more equitable society.

Which of the following is not a type of social change?

  1. Evolutionary change

  2. Revolutionary change

  3. Structural change

  4. Cultural change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolutionary change is a gradual and incremental process, while social change refers to rapid and transformative changes in society.

What is the main driver of social change according to Karl Marx?

  1. Economic factors

  2. Political factors

  3. Cultural factors

  4. Technological factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marx believed that economic factors, particularly the class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, are the primary drivers of social change.

Which social policy is designed to provide financial assistance to low-income families?

  1. Social security

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Food stamps

  4. Medicaid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a social policy that provides financial assistance to low-income families to purchase food.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social policies are implemented and evaluated?

  1. Social policy analysis

  2. Social policy evaluation

  3. Social policy implementation

  4. Social policy monitoring


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social policy implementation refers to the process of putting social policies into action and monitoring their effectiveness.

Which social policy is designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Medicare

  2. Medicaid

  3. Social security

  4. Unemployment benefits


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Medicaid is a social policy that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families who meet certain eligibility criteria.

What is the term used to describe the unintended consequences of social policies?

  1. Social policy externalities

  2. Social policy spillovers

  3. Social policy unintended consequences

  4. Social policy side effects


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social policy unintended consequences refer to the negative or unexpected outcomes that arise from the implementation of social policies.

Which social policy is designed to provide financial assistance to elderly individuals?

  1. Social security

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Food stamps

  4. Medicaid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social security is a social policy that provides financial assistance to elderly individuals, survivors of deceased workers, and disabled individuals.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social policies are developed and formulated?

  1. Social policy analysis

  2. Social policy evaluation

  3. Social policy implementation

  4. Social policy formulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policy formulation refers to the process of developing and designing social policies to address specific social problems.

Which social policy is designed to provide unemployment benefits to individuals who have lost their jobs?

  1. Social security

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Food stamps

  4. Medicaid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Unemployment benefits are social policy that provides financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs and are actively seeking new employment.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social policies are evaluated and assessed for their effectiveness?

  1. Social policy analysis

  2. Social policy evaluation

  3. Social policy implementation

  4. Social policy monitoring


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social policy evaluation refers to the process of assessing the effectiveness and impact of social policies.

Which social policy is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities?

  1. Social security

  2. Unemployment benefits

  3. Food stamps

  4. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a social policy that provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities who meet certain eligibility criteria.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social policies are monitored and tracked for their progress and outcomes?

  1. Social policy analysis

  2. Social policy evaluation

  3. Social policy implementation

  4. Social policy monitoring


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policy monitoring refers to the process of tracking and assessing the progress and outcomes of social policies.

Which social policy is designed to provide housing assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Section 8 housing

  2. Public housing

  3. Food stamps

  4. Medicaid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Section 8 housing is a social policy that provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them afford safe and habitable housing.

What is the term used to describe the process by which social policies are revised and updated based on new information and changing circumstances?

  1. Social policy analysis

  2. Social policy evaluation

  3. Social policy implementation

  4. Social policy reform


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social policy reform refers to the process of revising and updating social policies to address new challenges and changing circumstances.

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