Policy and Social Issues Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is an example of redistributive policy?
Options:
Social Security,
National defense,
Wealth redistribution programs (e.g., welfare),
Clean Air Act

Back

Wealth redistribution programs (e.g., welfare)

Front

What is the main goal of the Affordable Care Act?

Back

To increase health insurance coverage

Front

What is a key challenge facing the Social Security program today?

Back

Aging population

Front

Public policy is best defined as:

Back

The course of action or inaction taken by governmental entities

Front

A course of government action to achieve community goals is called?

Back

Public Policy

Front

Which of the following provides insurance to individuals over the age of 65, some individuals with disabilities and individuals with permanent kidney failure? Self-insurance, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid

Back

Medicare

Front

If the federal government gives tax breaks to electric vehicle manufacturers and increases taxes on fossil fuel vehicles, to promote clean energy, what issue is the government trying to address?

Back

Environmental