Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which
government program offers benefits to families at all income levels? a. | Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families | b. | food stamps | c. | public
housing | d. | Medicare | | |
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When
people reach retirement age, the amount of Social Security they receive a. | is the same for
all retirees regardless of whether they paid into the Social Security fund. | b. | depends upon how
much the retirees have paid into the Social Security fund. | c. | is the same for
all retirees who paid into the Social Security fund. | d. | none of the
above | | |
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3.
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Malcolm worked for 18 years as a mechanic. He was paid in cash and never reported his
income. When he retires, he is eligible to receive a. | Social Security
retirement benefits. | c. | disability
benefits. | b. | survivor’s benefits. | d. | none of the above | | | | |
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4.
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Tom
has been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and is unable to hold down a job. He is entitled
to a. | Social Security
retirement benefits. | c. | survivor’s
benefits. | b. | disability benefits. | d. | Supplemental Security Income. | | | | |
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Government housing assistance that helps people of all income levels
is a. | tax deductions
for interest that home owners pay on their mortgages. | b. | direct payments
of portions of rent. | c. | low-interest loans to help buy homes. | d. | public
housing. | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Write
AFDC if the statement applies to the old welfare law, Aid to Families with Dependent
Children. Write TANF if it applies to the 1996 Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families.
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6.
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It is the
current welfare law. ____________________
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7.
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It is
perceived to discourage people from working. ____________________
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8.
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It makes it
easier to establish paternity for child support. ____________________
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9.
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It has
strict work requirements. ____________________
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10.
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It provides
money for child care. ____________________
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Matching
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Match
each item with the correct statement below. Some items may not be used. a. | disability
benefits | e. | needs
test | b. | employment
training | f. | Social
Security | c. | food stamps | g. | survivor’s benefits | d. | Medicaid | h. | Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families | | | | |
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11.
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A percentage
of a worker’s wages are deducted by the employer who pays an equal amount to the federal
government
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12.
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When workers
die, their families becoming eligible for payments
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13.
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Support for
workers or their families when the workers become injured or ill
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14.
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A joint
federal-state program that provides aid to needy families
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15.
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Coupons of
various denominations or electronic benefits that can be used for food at authorized
stores
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Short Answer
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16.
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Give one
argument for and one argument against standardizing the amount of aid people can receive regardless
of where they live.
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17.
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On
the circle graph, identify which Social Security beneficiary corresponds with each percentage
shown.
The number of beneficiaries who received Social
Security benefits in 2003 included:
29.4 million retired
workers
3.1 million dependents of retired workers
5.7 million
disabled workers
1.7 million dependents of disabled workers
6.8 million
survivors
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18.
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What
percentage of the total Social Security benefits paid in 2003 was made up of retired workers and
their dependents?
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19.
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What
percentage of the total Social Security benefits paid in 2003 was made up of disabled workers and
their dependents?
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