Issues in Canadian Health Policy - Lecture 2

<p>Individuals and businesses operate primarily for profit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It rejects the need for government intervention in redistributing wealth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ties welfare rights to social and economic status through insurance plans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assistance is typically means-tested and minimal until basic needs are unmet. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has heightened the dominance of the economic marketplace in policy-making. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce government deficits and debts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased social inequities among the population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interference in the free market to ensure social support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reform demands during the Great Depression and post-WWII (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wealth from the rich is utilized to support public services for all (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Democratic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring individual access to luxury goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through social policies that meet needs unmet by the free market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial support refers to monetary benefits while social services include healthcare and education. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often show greater economic disparity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prioritizing the traditional values of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communism advocates for a stateless society, while socialism allows for government involvement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social liberals support more government intervention, while classic liberals advocate for less. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resources and tools used to create goods and services in a society. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A philosophy that emphasizes traditional values, cultural norms, and societal stability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The left believes in government intervention to redistribute wealth, while the right believes in free market forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower taxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A belief that the free market is a more efficient distributor of wealth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a more equitable society by redistributing wealth from the rich to the poor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author remains neutral and provides a factual presentation of both ideologies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The centre is where most political activity occurs, as it is where individuals may agree with some aspects of both left and right ideologies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introducing a universal basic income to provide financial security to all citizens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The free market will naturally lead to sustainable practices due to consumer demand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A philosophy advocating personal freedom with minimal government intervention.

An ideology promoting a classless, stateless society with common ownership of production.

A system where production and exchange are regulated by the community to reduce inequality.

A philosophy advocating individual freedoms and government intervention for social justice.

A philosophy emphasizing the preservation of traditional institutions and societal stability.

A left-leaning form of liberalism focusing on social justice and equality.

A right-leaning form of liberalism emphasizing individualism and limited government.

The resources and tools used for producing goods and services in an economy.

Terms like 'left' and 'right' denote different political ideologies.

A position between left and right where compromise occurs.

Advocates for government intervention to redistribute wealth.

Supports smaller government and free-market principles.

Involvement of government in the economy to promote equality.

An approach favored by the left to fund social programs.

The right believes the market should determine wealth distribution.

Changes aimed at improving societal issues like equality.

An authoritarian political ideology with dictatorial power and strong nationalism.

An economic system based on private ownership and profit-driven market operations.

An economic philosophy advocating for free-market capitalism and limited government intervention.

A political principle where a single authority holds power over the state, suppressing dissent.

The belief that individuals should take care of their own actions and well-being.

An entity using organized power to modify market forces for citizens' benefit.

Healthcare including medicine, hospitalization, dental, and more provided at no charge.

Using taxation to support citizens, where the rich help the poor.

A welfare model emphasizing universal rights with generous entitlements.

The influence of a state's political views on welfare support levels.

The principle that public services like healthcare are rights of citizenship.

Support systems ensuring financial stability and social wellbeing for citizens.

Governmental intervention to reduce socioeconomic disparities.

Links welfare rights to social status; higher status groups gain better benefits.

Provides modest assistance, often means-tested, only when basic needs are unmet.

Cutback of government support justified to reduce deficits and debts.

Financial assistance determined by individual income or wealth.