Question 1

The term "relative" poverty emphasizes the ______ gap between the richest and poorest Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing 
B)  growing 
C)  completely nonexistent 
D)  socially constructed 
A)  decreasing 
B)  growing 
C)  completely nonexistent 
D)  socially constructed B

Question 2

Identify and explain three important developments in U.S. Welfare policy.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should identify the Social Security Act of 1935 which set the foundations for the contemporary welfare system, the expansion of programs under Roosevelt's New Deal and Johnson's Great Society which provided many more pathways of support, and Clinton's 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act which authorized time limits and work requirements.

Question 3

From a Conflict perspective, inequality is systematically created and maintained by those trying to preserve their advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which U.S. states had the highest three-year average poverty rates between 2014 and 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi 
B)  South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida 
C)  Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana 
D)  Montana, Wyoming, and Oklahoma 
A)  Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi 
B)  South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida 
C)  Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana 
D)  Montana, Wyoming, and Oklahoma

Question 5

Which is TRUE of the poverty threshold?

Accepted Answer

A)  It fails to include foster children or families living in military barracks. 
B)  It is set at twice the cost of the economy food plan. 
C)  It varies by geographic location. 
D)  It was originally based on the consumer price index. 
A)  It fails to include foster children or families living in military barracks. 
B)  It is set at twice the cost of the economy food plan. 
C)  It varies by geographic location. 
D)  It was originally based on the consumer price index.

Question 6

Which of these two perspectives agree that inequality is inevitable in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism and feminism 
B)  functionalism and conflict perspectives 
C)  feminism and interactionist perspectives 
D)  interactionist and functionalist perspectives 
A)  functionalism and feminism 
B)  functionalism and conflict perspectives 
C)  feminism and interactionist perspectives 
D)  interactionist and functionalist perspectives

Question 7

Most families who leave welfare for work do not earn enough money to afford decent quality housing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As a feminist theorist who analyzes welfare and the media Jane is likely to point out that media and politicians have stereotyped single mothers as abusers of welfare assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the average monthly benefit for a family receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  $126 
B)  $256 
C)  $446 
D)  $766 
A)  $126 
B)  $256 
C)  $446 
D)  $766

Question 10

According to the World Bank there has been a significant increase in the number of the world's poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these federal acts is classified as the centerpiece of the social welfare system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aid to Families with Dependent Children Act 
B)  Social Security Act 
C)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
D)  Great Society Act 
A)  Aid to Families with Dependent Children Act 
B)  Social Security Act 
C)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
D)  Great Society Act

Question 12

______ refers to a lack of necessities, such as food, shelter, and income.

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolute poverty 
B)  Basic poverty 
C)  Relative poverty 
D)  Status poverty 
A)  Absolute poverty 
B)  Basic poverty 
C)  Relative poverty 
D)  Status poverty

Question 13

Which of these would an Interactionist studying poverty be most interested in?

Accepted Answer

A)  the public's perception of welfare and its recipients 
B)  how poverty helps society operate 
C)  the welfare policies that disadvantage the poor 
D)  how the power elite are able to use political action committees 
A)  the public's perception of welfare and its recipients 
B)  how poverty helps society operate 
C)  the welfare policies that disadvantage the poor 
D)  how the power elite are able to use political action committees

Question 14

About ______ of U.S. households were food insecure at least some time in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  22 percent 
D)  42 percent 
A)  2 percent 
B)  12 percent 
C)  22 percent 
D)  42 percent

Question 15

Identify and describe two consequences of poverty mentioned in the reading.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should point out some o

Question 16

After a recession ends, poverty is likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stay the same as before the recession 
B)  decrease dramatically 
C)  decrease slightly 
D)  increase 
A)  stay the same as before the recession 
B)  decrease dramatically 
C)  decrease slightly 
D)  increase

Question 17

Which is TRUE of children in families in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have higher rates of immunizations than those above the poverty line. 
B)  They have higher rates of dental care than those above the poverty line. 
C)  They are more likely than middle class families to have a regular health care provider. 
D)  They are less likely to receive preventative care in general than those above the poverty line. 
A)  They have higher rates of immunizations than those above the poverty line. 
B)  They have higher rates of dental care than those above the poverty line. 
C)  They are more likely than middle class families to have a regular health care provider. 
D)  They are less likely to receive preventative care in general than those above the poverty line.

Question 18

Food stamps cannot be used to buy hygiene products, alcoholic beverages, and vitamins and medicines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss how poverty plays a role in political decision-making. Why are the poor least likely to control opportunities? What are the issues that you feel are most important to the topic? Discuss how you can affect poverty as an individual in our culture.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should point out some o

Question 20

The Earned Income Tax Credit program was especially designed for which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  impoverished elderly 
B)  teenagers 
C)  minority groups 
D)  low-income working families 
A)  impoverished elderly 
B)  teenagers 
C)  minority groups 
D)  low-income working families

The term "relative" poverty emphasizes the ______ gap between the richest and poorest Americans.

Identify and explain three important developments in U.S. Welfare policy.

From a Conflict perspective, inequality is systematically created and maintained by those trying to preserve their advantage.

Which U.S. states had the highest three-year average poverty rates between 2014 and 2016?

Which is TRUE of the poverty threshold?

Which of these two perspectives agree that inequality is inevitable in society?

Most families who leave welfare for work do not earn enough money to afford decent quality housing.

As a feminist theorist who analyzes welfare and the media Jane is likely to point out that media and politicians have stereotyped single mothers as abusers of welfare assistance.

What is the average monthly benefit for a family receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

According to the World Bank there has been a significant increase in the number of the world's poor.

Which of these federal acts is classified as the centerpiece of the social welfare system?

______ refers to a lack of necessities, such as food, shelter, and income.

Which of these would an Interactionist studying poverty be most interested in?

About ______ of U.S. households were food insecure at least some time in 2016.

Identify and describe two consequences of poverty mentioned in the reading.

After a recession ends, poverty is likely to ______.

Which is TRUE of children in families in poverty?

Food stamps cannot be used to buy hygiene products, alcoholic beverages, and vitamins and medicines.

Discuss how poverty plays a role in political decision-making. Why are the poor least likely to control opportunities? What are the issues that you feel are most important to the topic? Discuss how you can affect poverty as an individual in our culture.

The Earned Income Tax Credit program was especially designed for which of these?

Sociology and the Study of Social Problems

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Age and Aging

Families

Education

Work and the Economy

Health and Medicine

The Media

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Crime and Criminal Justice

Urbanization and Population Growth

The Environment

War and Terrorism

Social Problems and Social Action

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Exam 2: Social Class

The term "relative" poverty emphasizes the ______ gap between the richest and poorest Americans.

Identify and explain three important developments in U.S. Welfare policy.

From a Conflict perspective, inequality is systematically created and maintained by those trying to preserve their advantage.

Which U.S. states had the highest three-year average poverty rates between 2014 and 2016?

Which is TRUE of the poverty threshold?

Which of these two perspectives agree that inequality is inevitable in society?

Most families who leave welfare for work do not earn enough money to afford decent quality housing.

As a feminist theorist who analyzes welfare and the media Jane is likely to point out that media and politicians have stereotyped single mothers as abusers of welfare assistance.

What is the average monthly benefit for a family receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

According to the World Bank there has been a significant increase in the number of the world's poor.

Which of these federal acts is classified as the centerpiece of the social welfare system?

______ refers to a lack of necessities, such as food, shelter, and income.

Which of these would an Interactionist studying poverty be most interested in?

About ______ of U.S. households were food insecure at least some time in 2016.

Identify and describe two consequences of poverty mentioned in the reading.

After a recession ends, poverty is likely to ______.

Which is TRUE of children in families in poverty?

Food stamps cannot be used to buy hygiene products, alcoholic beverages, and vitamins and medicines.

Discuss how poverty plays a role in political decision-making. Why are the poor least likely to control opportunities? What are the issues that you feel are most important to the topic? Discuss how you can affect poverty as an individual in our culture.

The Earned Income Tax Credit program was especially designed for which of these?

Sociology and the Study of Social Problems

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Age and Aging

Families

Education

Work and the Economy

Health and Medicine

The Media

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Crime and Criminal Justice

Urbanization and Population Growth

The Environment

War and Terrorism

Social Problems and Social Action

Filters