Question 1

What historical event prompted the creation of the US modern welfare state?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Great Depression 
B)  The Great Recession 
C)  Welfare Reform 
D)  The Civil Rights Movement 
A)  The Great Depression 
B)  The Great Recession 
C)  Welfare Reform 
D)  The Civil Rights Movement

Question 2

How often do rags-to-riches events occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  8% of the time 
B)  15% of the time 
C)  1 per 150 
D)  24 per 150 
A)  8% of the time 
B)  15% of the time 
C)  1 per 150 
D)  24 per 150

Question 3

In what ways does the US federal poverty level adjust?

Accepted Answer

A)  It fluctuates with people's employment status. 
B)  It considers the number of people in the household and for changes in the cost of food. 
C)  It changes every year depending on inflation. 
D)  It factors in average rent and health care costs. 
A)  It fluctuates with people's employment status. 
B)  It considers the number of people in the household and for changes in the cost of food. 
C)  It changes every year depending on inflation. 
D)  It factors in average rent and health care costs.

Question 4

Some programs have been proven effective at keeping people out of poverty. The challenge is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  generating new programs with all the additional tax revenue the government collects. 
B)  making data clearer and more transparent about the programs. 
C)  reaching more families to enroll in available programs for which they qualify. 
D)  convincing policymakers and the general public that such programs should be continued, expanded, or just revised. 
A)  generating new programs with all the additional tax revenue the government collects. 
B)  making data clearer and more transparent about the programs. 
C)  reaching more families to enroll in available programs for which they qualify. 
D)  convincing policymakers and the general public that such programs should be continued, expanded, or just revised.

Question 5

Structural factors contributing to poverty include

Accepted Answer

A)  low talent and low social prestige. 
B)  low wages, costs of healthcare and childcare, outsourcing of jobs. 
C)  lack of discipline, initiative, or willingness to sacrifice to get ahead. 
D)  criminal background and parents' education level. 
A)  low talent and low social prestige. 
B)  low wages, costs of healthcare and childcare, outsourcing of jobs. 
C)  lack of discipline, initiative, or willingness to sacrifice to get ahead. 
D)  criminal background and parents' education level.

Question 6

_____ refers to those whose income is half of the poverty line while _____ refers to living on less than $2 per day per person and without access to basic necessities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extreme poverty ; deep poverty 
B)  Chronic poverty ; standard poverty 
C)  Deep poverty ; extreme poverty 
D)  Standard poverty ; chronic poverty 
A)  Extreme poverty ; deep poverty 
B)  Chronic poverty ; standard poverty 
C)  Deep poverty ; extreme poverty 
D)  Standard poverty ; chronic poverty

Question 7

While the idea of a person doing better economically than their parents is expected, in reality, these trends have not occurred. It is becoming _____ for people to surpass their parents in terms of wealth and achieving some version of the American Dream.

Accepted Answer

A)  a little bit easier 
B)  much easier 
C)  slightly more difficult 
D)  increasingly more difficult 
A)  a little bit easier 
B)  much easier 
C)  slightly more difficult 
D)  increasingly more difficult

Question 8

Which theory argues that rather than provide students with equal opportunities, education actually perpetuates inequalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Symbolic interactionism 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Symbolic interactionism 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

What life event is most commonly associated with US homelessness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental illness 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Domestic violence 
D)  Loss of a job 
A)  Mental illness 
B)  Substance abuse 
C)  Domestic violence 
D)  Loss of a job

Question 10

Karl Marx critiqued capitalism because

Accepted Answer

A)  he thought that capitalism brought out too much competition among groups in society and people would get along better if they equally shared resources. 
B)  those who own the means of production will reap the profit from the selling of commodities on the marketplace, while at the same time trying to reduce the costs of production by paying workers as little as possible. Such a situation means that there will inevitably be a large divide between the haves and the have-nots. 
C)  in his view, the US government would never be legitimate enough to adequately regulate the economy enough to protect blue-collar workers. 
D)  over-consumption and materialism drive people into debt. 
A)  he thought that capitalism brought out too much competition among groups in society and people would get along better if they equally shared resources. 
B)  those who own the means of production will reap the profit from the selling of commodities on the marketplace, while at the same time trying to reduce the costs of production by paying workers as little as possible. Such a situation means that there will inevitably be a large divide between the haves and the have-nots. 
C)  in his view, the US government would never be legitimate enough to adequately regulate the economy enough to protect blue-collar workers. 
D)  over-consumption and materialism drive people into debt.

Question 11

Income is one indicator of class. The measure of socioeconomic status also includes

Accepted Answer

A)  education level and occupational prestige. 
B)  gender and race. 
C)  wealth and expected inheritance. 
D)  merit and skill. 
A)  education level and occupational prestige. 
B)  gender and race. 
C)  wealth and expected inheritance. 
D)  merit and skill.

Question 12

This group comprises the majority of the US homeless population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Veterans 
B)  Elderly 
C)  Single adults 
D)  Families with children 
A)  Veterans 
B)  Elderly 
C)  Single adults 
D)  Families with children

Question 13

Safety net programs generally consist of only about _____ of the federal budget.

Accepted Answer

A)  9% 
B)  15% 
C)  22% 
D)  31% 
A)  9% 
B)  15% 
C)  22% 
D)  31%

Question 14

Historian James Truslow Adams once described America as a land in which life should be better for everyone, with opportunities for people according to their ability, and where people can prosper regardless of where they start out or what obstacles they face. A problem with this belief is

Accepted Answer

A)  too many people achieve this American Dream and therefore our goals are watered down. 
B)  most Americans would like to see everyone succeed regardless of ability or hard work. 
C)  it reinforces the idea that everyone has the same chance to get ahead and that success depends on the person. 
D)  it makes life seem harder in America than reality. 
A)  too many people achieve this American Dream and therefore our goals are watered down. 
B)  most Americans would like to see everyone succeed regardless of ability or hard work. 
C)  it reinforces the idea that everyone has the same chance to get ahead and that success depends on the person. 
D)  it makes life seem harder in America than reality.

Question 15

Relative poverty is defined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the lowest standard of living compared on a global scale. 
B)  access to basic necessities as compared to or in reference to a common standard of living. 
C)  the amount of money spent on food in a monthly budget. 
D)  the inability to pay off monthly bills. 
A)  the lowest standard of living compared on a global scale. 
B)  access to basic necessities as compared to or in reference to a common standard of living. 
C)  the amount of money spent on food in a monthly budget. 
D)  the inability to pay off monthly bills.

Question 16

What expenses are NOT included in a basic budget for a household with one full-time minimum wage worker (which shows that all basic expenses are not affordable at the minimum wage)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Housing, utilities, transportation, food 
B)  Health insurance, time off work, any recreational activities, or gifts 
C)  Number of children in a household, childcare 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Housing, utilities, transportation, food 
B)  Health insurance, time off work, any recreational activities, or gifts 
C)  Number of children in a household, childcare 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

People who lack cultural capital are

Accepted Answer

A)  at a distinct advantage in many social contexts. 
B)  at a distinct disadvantage in many social contexts. 
C)  more aware of their social location than those with a lot of cultural capital. 
D)  less aware of their social location than those with a lot of cultural capital. 
A)  at a distinct advantage in many social contexts. 
B)  at a distinct disadvantage in many social contexts. 
C)  more aware of their social location than those with a lot of cultural capital. 
D)  less aware of their social location than those with a lot of cultural capital.

Question 18

In terms of cultural values, what differentiates US social programs from a universal basic income (UBI) approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Places that value UBI do not have capitalism. 
B)  The U.S. does not allow for or value any "entitlements" to any resources in any of its programs. 
C)  One value of UBI is that everyone is given money; however, in the U.S., having a job is not only an identity marker, it is a requirement for full participation in society. 
D)  UBI societies do not value hard work or innovation. 
A)  Places that value UBI do not have capitalism. 
B)  The U.S. does not allow for or value any "entitlements" to any resources in any of its programs. 
C)  One value of UBI is that everyone is given money; however, in the U.S., having a job is not only an identity marker, it is a requirement for full participation in society. 
D)  UBI societies do not value hard work or innovation.

Question 19

People disagree about society's obligation to the poor. One school of thought suggests that government assistance creates a sense of dependency and ruins the incentive to become self-sufficient. An opposing school of thought contends that welfare and government assistance _____

Accepted Answer

A)  are abused by most recipients, making their true potential unrecognized. 
B)  are so corrupt and mismanaged that they are not helpful. 
C)  actually give people the chance to become self-sufficient and productive. 
D)  should be offered only to children, the elderly, or the disabled. 
A)  are abused by most recipients, making their true potential unrecognized. 
B)  are so corrupt and mismanaged that they are not helpful. 
C)  actually give people the chance to become self-sufficient and productive. 
D)  should be offered only to children, the elderly, or the disabled.

Question 20

In 2019, the poverty threshold was $25,750 for a

Accepted Answer

A)  retired person, not counting Social Security income. 
B)  single adult and 1 child. 
C)  family of 4. 
D)  single adult. 
A)  retired person, not counting Social Security income. 
B)  single adult and 1 child. 
C)  family of 4. 
D)  single adult.

What historical event prompted the creation of the US modern welfare state?

How often do rags-to-riches events occur?

In what ways does the US federal poverty level adjust?

Some programs have been proven effective at keeping people out of poverty. The challenge is found in

Structural factors contributing to poverty include

_ refers to those whose income is half of the poverty line while _ refers to living on less than $2 per day per person and without access to basic necessities.

While the idea of a person doing better economically than their parents is expected, in reality, these trends have not occurred. It is becoming _____ for people to surpass their parents in terms of wealth and achieving some version of the American Dream.

Which theory argues that rather than provide students with equal opportunities, education actually perpetuates inequalities?

What life event is most commonly associated with US homelessness?

Karl Marx critiqued capitalism because

Income is one indicator of class. The measure of socioeconomic status also includes

This group comprises the majority of the US homeless population.

Safety net programs generally consist of only about _____ of the federal budget.

Historian James Truslow Adams once described America as a land in which life should be better for everyone, with opportunities for people according to their ability, and where people can prosper regardless of where they start out or what obstacles they face. A problem with this belief is

Relative poverty is defined by

What expenses are NOT included in a basic budget for a household with one full-time minimum wage worker (which shows that all basic expenses are not affordable at the minimum wage)?

People who lack cultural capital are

In terms of cultural values, what differentiates US social programs from a universal basic income (UBI) approach?

People disagree about society's obligation to the poor. One school of thought suggests that government assistance creates a sense of dependency and ruins the incentive to become self-sufficient. An opposing school of thought contends that welfare and government assistance _____

In 2019, the poverty threshold was $25,750 for a

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What historical event prompted the creation of the US modern welfare state?

How often do rags-to-riches events occur?

In what ways does the US federal poverty level adjust?

Some programs have been proven effective at keeping people out of poverty. The challenge is found in

Structural factors contributing to poverty include

_____ refers to those whose income is half of the poverty line while _____ refers to living on less than $2 per day per person and without access to basic necessities.

While the idea of a person doing better economically than their parents is expected, in reality, these trends have not occurred. It is becoming _____ for people to surpass their parents in terms of wealth and achieving some version of the American Dream.

Which theory argues that rather than provide students with equal opportunities, education actually perpetuates inequalities?

What life event is most commonly associated with US homelessness?

Karl Marx critiqued capitalism because

Income is one indicator of class. The measure of socioeconomic status also includes

This group comprises the majority of the US homeless population.

Safety net programs generally consist of only about _____ of the federal budget.

Historian James Truslow Adams once described America as a land in which life should be better for everyone, with opportunities for people according to their ability, and where people can prosper regardless of where they start out or what obstacles they face. A problem with this belief is

Relative poverty is defined by

What expenses are NOT included in a basic budget for a household with one full-time minimum wage worker (which shows that all basic expenses are not affordable at the minimum wage)?

People who lack cultural capital are

In terms of cultural values, what differentiates US social programs from a universal basic income (UBI) approach?

People disagree about society's obligation to the poor. One school of thought suggests that government assistance creates a sense of dependency and ruins the incentive to become self-sufficient. An opposing school of thought contends that welfare and government assistance _____

In 2019, the poverty threshold was $25,750 for a

What Is Sociology and Why Should I Care

Why Is Crime Always in the News Crime and Interpersonal Violence

Are More People Getting High Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Do You Want Fries With That Work and the Economy

Cant We All Just Get Along Racial and Ethnic Inequalities

Can I Stay a Little Longer Immigration and Refugees

Does Education Really Lead to a Better Life Educational Inequalities

Why Cant a Woman Do That Gender Inequalities

Love Is Love: Sexuality and Sexual Behavior

Does Family Really Matter Changes to the American Family

Is 70 the New 40 Population and Aging

Are You Feeling Okay Health and Health Care

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Do We Need to Be Afraid War and Terrorism

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_ refers to those whose income is half of the poverty line while _ refers to living on less than $2 per day per person and without access to basic necessities.