German Social Welfare System History

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Why did many Germans feel that the welfare system did not deliver as promised?

Unemployment benefits were not introduced until after 1927.

Local administrators used tactics to reduce expenditure on benefits. (correct)

The state was unable to support all those in need of assistance.

The welfare system required high taxes from the better-off.

What was a major challenge faced by the Weimar Republic in administering the welfare system?

The burden of welfare expenditure shared by workers and employers.

Resistance from powerful trade unions against the welfare system.

Difficulty in identifying eligible recipients for benefits.

Insufficient funds allocated for the welfare programs. (correct)

What was one consequence of the living standards improvement for those in work during 1924-28?

Higher taxes imposed on the working population.

Reduced availability of occupational disease insurance.

Decreased support for the Weimar Republic.

Enhanced negotiation power for powerful trade unions. (correct)

How did local administrators attempt to reduce welfare expenditure?

Using means tests and snoopers to check claimants. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the cost of supporting disabled war veterans, war widows, and war orphans have on the welfare system?

Created financial strain due to the added expenses. Signup and view all the answers

Why did many claimants feel humiliated and insulted in their interactions with the welfare system?

From the means tests and delays imposed on them. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant issue with the taxation strategy related to funding the welfare system?

Heavy burden placed on workers and employers. Signup and view all the answers

How were unemployment benefits financed in the newly introduced NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM?

By contributions from workers and employers. Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant challenge faced by many Germans due to the welfare system's limitations?

Difficulty in accessing welfare benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What was one negative consequence of many devices used by local administrators to reduce expenditure on welfare benefits?

A feeling of humiliation among those in need of support. Signup and view all the answers

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Why did many Germans feel that the welfare system did not deliver as promised?

What was a major challenge faced by the Weimar Republic in administering the welfare system?

What was one consequence of the living standards improvement for those in work during 1924-28?

How did local administrators attempt to reduce welfare expenditure?

What impact did the cost of supporting disabled war veterans, war widows, and war orphans have on the welfare system?

Why did many claimants feel humiliated and insulted in their interactions with the welfare system?

What was a significant issue with the taxation strategy related to funding the welfare system?

How were unemployment benefits financed in the newly introduced NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM?

What was one significant challenge faced by many Germans due to the welfare system's limitations?

What was one negative consequence of many devices used by local administrators to reduce expenditure on welfare benefits?

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