Deck 13: United States Social Welfare Policies and International Comparisons

Question 1

International relations are critical to the United States.  What is the current state of relations with other nations?  How might we improve those relations?  Why are they important?

Answer 1

Answers Will Vary.

Question 2

The major similarity between a refugee and an immigrant is:

A)they both immigrate from another country
B)they both choose to live in a new country
C)they both are leaving dangerous political oppression
D)they are equally recognized under U.S. law
E)they both receive federal support in their first years in the country

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The interconnectedness of the world's economies is called:

A)internationalization
B)foreign economization
C)world industrialization
D)international economic competition
E)globalization

Answer 3

E

Question 4

The immigration policy of Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

A)was passed with overwhelming support in Congress
B)was the result of Supreme Court action
C)was enacted through executive action by President Obama
D)was introduced first as a part of the Patriot Act
E)was vetoed by previous presidents

Question 5

When the first European settlers came to this country, the land was:

A)open with no inhabitants
B)populated by refugees from the Incan civilizations of South America
C)populated by millions of indigenous people
D)barren, and required European farming techniques to enhance  agriculture
E)populated by African slaves

Question 6

The DREAM act, if passed:

A)Would make all immigrants citizens
B)Would allow immigrants to go to school
C)Would make all immigrants eligible for social welfare services
D)Would allow undocumented students to become eligible for legal status
E)Would promote future life plans for immigrants

Question 7

The United States is the only industrialized country without a family allowance program.

Question 8

In the 1940s, the areas of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California were part of Mexico.

Question 9

What do you think has been the long-term impact of the early history of forced relocation of indigenous people and forced slavery of Africans?  How do we reconcile that part of U.S. history?

Question 10

NAFTA made trade between the U.S. and Mexico and Canada easier.

Question 11

NAFTA made it easier for corporations to do business with Mexico and Canada.  Has this policy had a positive impact on the United States?  Explain.

Question 12

Immigration policies over the years have been characterized by:

A)quotas and limitations
B)open borders
C)efforts to rapidly absorb new immigrants
D)social services to help integrate immigrants
E)family reunification efforts

Question 13

People of color outnumbered white settlers in America during the 1700s.

Question 14

Discuss how the United States compares with other industrialized nations in the areas of social welfare services, particularly health care.

Question 15

People not born in the United States but who have been granted permanent residence are:

A)Citizens
B)Lawful permanent residents
C)Eligible to become president
D)Exempt from paying income tax
E)Required to pay an annual residence tax

Question 16

A refugee is a person who chooses to relocate to a new country for economic opportunity.

Question 17

People who are employed but living illegally in the United States are:

A)aliens
B)undocumented workers
C)immigrants
D)refugees
E)illegals

Question 18

Have you ever visited another country?  What was it like to be different than the majority population?  Did you understand the language?  The customs and laws?  What might this demonstrate about the challenge for immigrants to the United States?  How might public policies aid in their transition?

Question 19

The number of people immigrating to the U.S. was high during the early 1900s, but has trailed off in recent years.

Question 20

The United States spends the greatest amount on health, and

A)enjoys the highest life expectancy
B)has the lowest infant mortality rate
C)has the most comprehensive national health insurance program
D)ranks first in health technology
E)has the lowest rates of diabetes and obesity

Question 21

What conflicting values and beliefs influence our relations with other countries and our acceptance of immigrants and refugees?

Question 22

The conflicts over border crossings are particularly tense between the U.S. and Mexico.  The border is 2000 miles long.  What social welfare policies might be developed in response to this problem?