Quizs for Chapter 18, LO 18-1

How many people did the supplemental nutrition program help out of poverty in 2016?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 9 million

What approach views taxation as a shared sacrifice?

• Distributive policies

• Eliminating state income tax

• Redistributive policies

• Pork barrel government projects

What principle is mentioned as important to satisfy while devising social welfare policies?

• Economic freedom

• Political stability

• Military strength

• Cultural diversity

What is a key challenge in social welfare policies according to the text?

• Reducing taxes

• Implementing federalism

• Balancing basic principles with policy effectiveness

• Increasing government spending

What is a common goal of redistributive policies?

• To increase the wealth of the richest individuals

• To reduce economic inequality

• To eliminate taxes for corporations

• To promote international trade

NFWP is stand for:

• National Federation for Work and Progress
• National Forest for Wildlife Protection
• National Food and Wheat Processing
• National Food for Work Programme

What was the uninsured rate for children in 2020 after government programs provided access to health insurance?

• 13.7 percent

• 5.6 percent

• 9 percent

• 11.4 percent

What is a potential consequence of not addressing poverty through government programs?

• Improved international relations

• Decreased government spending

• Higher rates of social unrest

• Increased economic growth

This was created to help people 65 or older, the disabled, beneficiary of someone who died. It was paid by paying these taxes or receiving benefits.

• AAA

  (Adjustment Agricultural Act)

• CCC

  (Civilian Conservation Act)

• SSA

  (Social Security Administration)

• SCLC

  (Southern Christian Leadership Committee)

What event prompted the signing of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

• A financial crisis

• An outbreak of meningitis linked to unsanitary compounding practices

• A natural disaster

• A political scandal