Question 1

The English Poor Law of 1601 serves as a historical precedent to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Social Security Administration. 
B)  the Department of Agriculture. 
C)  the Department of State. 
D)  the Department of Justice. 
A)  the Social Security Administration. 
B)  the Department of Agriculture. 
C)  the Department of State. 
D)  the Department of Justice. A

Question 2

Unemployment compensation is generally fixed at

Accepted Answer

A)  12 weeks. 
B)  26 weeks. 
C)  52 weeks. 
D)  There is no generally accepted lower limit. 
A)  12 weeks. 
B)  26 weeks. 
C)  52 weeks. 
D)  There is no generally accepted lower limit. B

Question 3

The Greenspan Commission that dealt with Social Security reform recommended that Social Security benefits be taxed as regular personal income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Eisenhower's 1956 Social Security reforms

Accepted Answer

A)  increased benefits to disabled recipients. 
B)  decreased age requirements for non-disabled recipients. 
C)  offered an option of early application at age 62. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  increased benefits to disabled recipients. 
B)  decreased age requirements for non-disabled recipients. 
C)  offered an option of early application at age 62. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Unemployment compensation processes in the U.S. are a classic example of

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  dual federalism. 
C)  successful intergovernmentalism. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  dual federalism. 
C)  successful intergovernmentalism. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 6

The purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment is

Accepted Answer

A)  to give a program recipient excess cash to spend on luxury items. 
B)  to make life more comfortable. 
C)  to maintain the economic value of payments. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  to give a program recipient excess cash to spend on luxury items. 
B)  to make life more comfortable. 
C)  to maintain the economic value of payments. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following acts eliminated the "retirement earnings test" for SSI benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contract with America Advancement Act 
B)  Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act 
C)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
D)  "Welfare to Work" 
A)  Contract with America Advancement Act 
B)  Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act 
C)  Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act 
D)  "Welfare to Work"

Question 8

The Food Stamp allotment for a qualified individual is approximately ______ per month. (Pick closest figure.)

Accepted Answer

A)  between $150 and $200 
B)  between $250 and $400 
C)  between $400 and $500 
D)  less than $150 
A)  between $150 and $200 
B)  between $250 and $400 
C)  between $400 and $500 
D)  less than $150

Question 9

Approximately how much of the USDA budget is spent on food and nutrition programs on an annual basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  $100 million 
B)  $1 billion 
C)  $55 billion 
D)  $95 billion 
A)  $100 million 
B)  $1 billion 
C)  $55 billion 
D)  $95 billion

Question 10

Which of the following legislative acts is enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synder Act 
B)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 
C)  Fair Housing Act of 1968 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Synder Act 
B)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 
C)  Fair Housing Act of 1968 
D)  Both b and c

The English Poor Law of 1601 serves as a historical precedent to

Unemployment compensation is generally fixed at

The Greenspan Commission that dealt with Social Security reform recommended that Social Security benefits be taxed as regular personal income.

Eisenhower's 1956 Social Security reforms

Unemployment compensation processes in the U.S. are a classic example of

The purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment is

Which of the following acts eliminated the "retirement earnings test" for SSI benefits?

The Food Stamp allotment for a qualified individual is approximately ______ per month. (Pick closest figure.)

Approximately how much of the USDA budget is spent on food and nutrition programs on an annual basis?

Which of the following legislative acts is enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?

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Exam 13: General Social Policy

The English Poor Law of 1601 serves as a historical precedent to

Unemployment compensation is generally fixed at

The Greenspan Commission that dealt with Social Security reform recommended that Social Security benefits be taxed as regular personal income.

Eisenhower's 1956 Social Security reforms

Unemployment compensation processes in the U.S. are a classic example of

The purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment is

Which of the following acts eliminated the "retirement earnings test" for SSI benefits?

The Food Stamp allotment for a qualified individual is approximately ______ per month. (Pick closest figure.)

Approximately how much of the USDA budget is spent on food and nutrition programs on an annual basis?

Which of the following legislative acts is enforced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?

Policy and Visions of Governance

Theories of Public Policy -How Choices Are Made

Values and Public Policy

Policy Analysis

Agenda Setting

Policy Formulation

Policy Implementation

Policy Evaluation

Policy Termination

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Defense Policy

Public Health Policy

Education Policy

Criminal Justice Policy

Green Policy

Cost of Policy

Government and Public Policy

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