26 Questions
What is the primary purpose of social welfare policies?
To provide for the needs of those who cannot, or sometimes will not, provide for themselves
What is the characteristic of most social welfare policies?
They transfer resources from those with resources to those without
What is the primary criterion for receiving benefits in social welfare programs?
Lack of necessary income or resources
What is the reason some qualified people may not apply for government support?
They are afraid of the social stigma associated with receiving government support
What was the primary focus of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) policy?
Ensuring that poor families could take care of their kids
Why was AFDC eventually replaced?
It lacked work requirements and had no time limits
What was the primary concern about welfare recipients before the 1996 reform?
They were not willing to work
What was replaced by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) in 1996?
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
What is the main goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
To provide low-income families with vouchers to purchase food
What is the purpose of block grants in TANF?
To give states more control over how they spend their money
What is the name of the policy that replaced welfare 'as we know it'?
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
What is the duration of time a welfare recipient can receive benefits under TANF?
Up to 5 years
What is the purpose of corporate welfare?
To provide financial incentives to corporations to encourage certain activities or behaviors
What is the estimated amount of money funneled to US corporations through direct federal subsidies and tax breaks each year?
$170 billion
What is the primary target of budget cuts in the SNAP program?
Eligibility rules
What is the main difference between TANF and SNAP?
TANF provides cash assistance, while SNAP provides food vouchers
What is the main concern with many government programs that provide subsidies?
They lack oversight and may benefit companies that downsize or move jobs overseas
Which industries are the biggest winners of government subsidies?
Agribusiness, the oil industry, and energy plants
What is the main difference between social welfare policies and social insurance programs?
Social welfare policies are temporary, while social insurance programs are long-term
When was Social Security born?
During the Great Depression
What is the main purpose of Social Security?
To provide financial security to retired people
How do people contribute to Social Security?
Through a portion of their income, matched by their employers, directly into a fund for Social Security
What is the name of the withholding that appears on workers' paychecks for Social Security?
FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act)
Why do many people view Social Security as an entitlement rather than a welfare program?
Because they have paid into it and feel entitled to receive benefits
What is the projected year when the Social Security trust fund will be depleted?
2037
What is the definition of an entitlement program?
A program that provides benefits to people who are entitled to receive them
Test your understanding of social welfare policies, including their purpose, types, and funding mechanisms. Learn how these policies address the needs of vulnerable populations and redistribute resources to promote social equality.
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