How much does the US federal government spend annually on welfare programs?

Basic Income and Welfare System Insights

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Over $200 billion
Over $1 trillion
Over $800 billion
Over $600 billion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one reason the current welfare system is considered less effective?
It solves the problem of poverty
It sometimes worsens poverty
It is too simple
It is not bureaucratic enough
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the basic income guarantee?
To provide a fixed income to all citizens regardless of employment status
To create more jobs in the public sector
To increase taxes on the wealthy
To reduce government spending on welfare
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political groups have shown support for the basic income guarantee?
Neither liberals nor conservatives
Both liberals and some conservatives
Only conservatives
Only liberals
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main advantages of a basic income mentioned in the video?
It is more complicated to administer
It provides more freedom to recipients
It requires more paperwork
It is less fair than the current system
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a basic income provide more freedom to individuals?
By providing more vouchers and stamps
By increasing government control over spending
By restricting their spending to essential items
By allowing them to choose how to spend their benefits
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of the basic income system in terms of equality?
It treats everyone differently based on their needs
It treats everyone the same
It only benefits the wealthy
It only benefits the unemployed
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