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Social Welfare and Public Services

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of Social Welfare and Public Services.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income families with children?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TANF is a federal program that provides cash assistance to low-income families with children.

Which government program provides health insurance to people aged 65 and older?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Veterans Affairs (VA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to people aged 65 and older, as well as to people with certain disabilities.

Which government program provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medicaid is a federal program that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families.

Which government program provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  2. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

  3. School Breakfast Program

  4. Summer Food Service Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which government program provides housing assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

  2. Public Housing Program

  3. HOME Investment Partnerships Program

  4. Community Development Block Grant Program


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program that provides housing assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which government program provides child care assistance to low-income families?

  1. Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

  2. Head Start

  3. Early Head Start

  4. Preschool Development Grants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income families.

Which government program provides elder care assistance to low-income individuals and families?

  1. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

  2. Nursing Home Care

  3. Home Health Care

  4. Adult Day Care


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a federal program that provides elder care assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which government program provides disability benefits to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability?

  1. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  3. Workers' Compensation

  4. Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Benefits


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SSDI is a federal program that provides disability benefits to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are not eligible for other government programs?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General Assistance is a state or local program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are not eligible for other government programs.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of emergency assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emergency Assistance is a state or local program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of emergency assistance.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of crisis assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Crisis Assistance is a state or local program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of crisis assistance.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of temporary assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TANF is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of temporary assistance.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of long-term assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SSI is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of long-term assistance.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of housing assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of housing assistance.

Which government program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of food assistance?

  1. General Assistance

  2. Emergency Assistance

  3. Crisis Assistance

  4. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SNAP is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are in need of food assistance.

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