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Social Welfare and Policy

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What is the primary goal of social welfare policy?

  1. To provide financial assistance to individuals and families in need.

  2. To promote social justice and equality.

  3. To ensure the well-being of all citizens.

  4. To reduce poverty and inequality.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social welfare policy is designed to promote social justice and equality by providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare program?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Unemployment insurance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unemployment insurance is a type of social insurance program, not a social welfare program.

What is the largest social welfare program in the United States?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Security is the largest social welfare program in the United States, providing benefits to retired workers, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers.

Which of the following is not a goal of social welfare policy?

  1. To reduce poverty and inequality.

  2. To promote social justice and equality.

  3. To ensure the well-being of all citizens.

  4. To increase economic growth.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social welfare policy is not designed to increase economic growth, although it may have that effect as a side benefit.

What is the primary source of funding for social welfare programs in the United States?

  1. Federal taxes

  2. State taxes

  3. Local taxes

  4. Private donations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary source of funding for social welfare programs in the United States is federal taxes.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare benefit?

  1. Cash assistance

  2. Food stamps

  3. Housing assistance

  4. Education vouchers

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education vouchers are not a type of social welfare benefit, although they may be used to provide financial assistance to families with children in school.

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  2. To provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  3. To provide housing assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide healthcare assistance to low-income individuals and families.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is to provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare service?

  1. Counseling

  2. Job training

  3. Child care

  4. Transportation assistance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation assistance is not a type of social welfare service, although it may be provided as a part of a social welfare program.

What is the purpose of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program?

  1. To provide financial assistance to disabled individuals.

  2. To provide healthcare assistance to disabled individuals.

  3. To provide housing assistance to disabled individuals.

  4. To provide food assistance to disabled individuals.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is to provide financial assistance to disabled individuals.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare policy?

  1. Affirmative action

  2. Welfare reform

  3. Universal basic income

  4. Privatization

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Privatization is not a type of social welfare policy, although it may have an impact on social welfare.

What is the purpose of the Medicare program?

  1. To provide healthcare assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  2. To provide healthcare assistance to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

  3. To provide healthcare assistance to veterans.

  4. To provide healthcare assistance to children.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of the Medicare program is to provide healthcare assistance to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare program?

  1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  3. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  4. Child Tax Credit (CTC)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is not a type of social welfare program, although it may provide financial assistance to low-income working individuals and families.

What is the purpose of the Medicaid program?

  1. To provide healthcare assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  2. To provide healthcare assistance to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities.

  3. To provide healthcare assistance to veterans.

  4. To provide healthcare assistance to children.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Medicaid program is to provide healthcare assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Which of the following is not a type of social welfare policy?

  1. Social Security

  2. Medicare

  3. Medicaid

  4. Unemployment insurance

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unemployment insurance is a type of social insurance program, not a social welfare program.

What is the purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  2. To provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  3. To provide housing assistance to low-income individuals and families.

  4. To provide healthcare assistance to low-income individuals and families.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The purpose of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is to provide food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

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