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Social Policy: Quiz

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5 May 2023
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?
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D. enforcing anti-discrimination laws
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What is the primary reason the government sponsors education?
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A. to contribute to the well-being of society and the economy
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What would most likely happen if the government increased payroll taxes?
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C. Workers would have less money to take home each week.
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What is the program formerly known as "food stamps" now called?
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D. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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The [BLANK] carries the responsibility of enforcing anti-discrimination laws.
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A. U.S. Departmant of Education
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What is the definition of the term "public assistance"?
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A. a government program that provides income, food, or housing
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Which step is the first one in the Social Security process?
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NOT A. investment
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Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?
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NOT A. Medicare's only qualification is being 65 years old.
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What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?
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NOT D. Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.