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In 2006, Congress took action to increase the minimum wage, reaching 7.25 per hour.
In 2006, Congress took action to increase the minimum wage, reaching 7.25 per hour.
In 2006, Congress took action to increase the minimum wage, reaching 7.25 per hour.
 
  a. True
  b. False
danusha   35   1 Reply
6 years ago
Federal income taxes are designed to be regressive taxes (True or false?)
Federal income taxes are designed to be regressive taxes (True or false?)
Federal income taxes are designed to be regressive taxes
 
  a. True
  b. False
kdiddy   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) is an example of an anti-poverty program ...
The Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) is an example of an anti-poverty program ...
The Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP) is an example of an anti-poverty program that is also a
  stimulus to the economy.
 
  a. True
  b. False
shabazz627   22   1 Reply
6 years ago
The federal government has been involved in employment training through more than 150 different ...
The federal government has been involved in employment training through more than 150 different ...
The federal government has been involved in employment training through more than 150 different programs.
 
  a. True
  b. False
thereallg   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) ...
The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) ...
The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) were similar
  approaches to government sponsored employment.
 
  a. True
  b. False
kaaanaaa2   18   1 Reply
6 years ago
The unemployment insurance program: (Multiple Choice)
The unemployment insurance program: (Multiple Choice)
The unemployment insurance program:
 
  a. provides cash assistance until an unemployed worker finds a new job
  b. is paid for by federal general revenue funds
  c. is a joint program administered by both the federal and stat
Marcoism7   34   2 Replies
6 years ago
The federal budget deficit: (Multiple Choice)
The federal budget deficit: (Multiple Choice)
The federal budget deficit:
 
  a. is not a major problem
  b. is the amount of money the federal government overspends each year
  c. is the accumulated total amount of money the federal government owes to its creditor
snowfairy2611   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
The official count for the rate of unemployment includes:
The official count for the rate of unemployment includes:
The official count for the rate of unemployment includes:
 
  a. people who are working in jobs that are inadequate for their skill level
  b. people who have given up looking for a job
  c. people who cannot find support whic
kailaluczynski   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
When people want to work but find themselves unable to gain access to the training or education ...
When people want to work but find themselves unable to gain access to the training or education ...
When people want to work but find themselves unable to gain access to the training or education necessary for the
  jobs which are available, they are affected by:
 
  a. structural unemployment
  b. seasonal unemployme
tpaige12   30   1 Reply
6 years ago
The minimum wage is: (Multiple Choice)
The minimum wage is: (Multiple Choice)
The minimum wage is:
 
  a. linked to the cost of living
  b. a policy by which the government intervenes to guarantee a base hourly wage
  c. set by each locality and varies from region to region
  d. a new policy, passe
captain lala   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Earned Income Tax Credit is an anti-poverty program because:
The Earned Income Tax Credit is an anti-poverty program because:
The Earned Income Tax Credit is an anti-poverty program because:
 
  a. every person who receives public assistance also receives monthly tax credits
  b. businesses get a tax credit for hiring low-income workers
  c. it is li
multimaan   24   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social work and economics differ because
Social work and economics differ because
Social work and economics differ because
 
  a. the competitive marketplace of economics is not compatible with the values of social work
  b. social workers are women and economists are men
  c. social work emphasizes cost/be
thereallg   47   2 Replies
thereallg
6 years ago
The federal government has a history of involvement in job creation through
The federal government has a history of involvement in job creation through
The federal government has a history of involvement in job creation through
 
  a. Unemployment Insurance
  b. TANF, SNAP and EITC
  c. CETA, JTPA and WIA
  d. Social insurance and public assistance
  e. OASDI
kesgirl   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
Taxation is (Multiple Choice)
Taxation is (Multiple Choice)
Taxation is
 
  a. Optional
  b. legislated through the Constitution
  c. regressive in nature because proportionally, the poor pay less
  d. lower in percentage as incomes rise
  e. is approved annually by Congress
yelizabeth   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
The program that guarantees a base hourly wage
The program that guarantees a base hourly wage
The program that guarantees a base hourly wage
 
  a. the Earned Income Tax Credit
  b. the Fair Wage Initiative
  c. the Wage Incentive Action
  d. the Minimum Wage
  e. the Hourly Income Initiative
nhuynh0122   73   1 Reply
6 years ago
Annual expenses on TANF account for
Annual expenses on TANF account for
Annual expenses on TANF account for
 
  a. less than one percent of the national budget
  b. about 10 percent of the national budget
  c. about 5 percent of the national budget
  d. none of the national budget, funds are
collinrulez   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
The housing market has proven to be
The housing market has proven to be
The housing market has proven to be
 
  a. a stable economic environment
  b. an area for minimal government involvement
  c. a long term place for most families to develop assets
  d. a private domain with no federal inv
SamSjf   32   1 Reply
6 years ago
From its introduction as a policy proposal, Social Security was widely embraced because of its ...
From its introduction as a policy proposal, Social Security was widely embraced because of its ...
From its introduction as a policy proposal, Social Security was widely embraced because of its support for the elderly
  and people with disabilities.
 
  a. True
  b. False
Dmal5776   26   2 Replies
6 years ago
The original Social Security Act of 1935 included Grants to States for Aid to Dependent Children and ...
The original Social Security Act of 1935 included Grants to States for Aid to Dependent Children and ...
The original Social Security Act of 1935 included Grants to States for Aid to Dependent Children and Medicare.
 
  a. True
  b. False
cbdancer032895   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social Security is the main source of income for two-thirds of all elderly people.
Social Security is the main source of income for two-thirds of all elderly people.
Social Security is the main source of income for two-thirds of all elderly people.
 
  a. True
  b. False
JaySanz   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social Security historically has included fairness in resource distribution by race and gender. ...
Social Security historically has included fairness in resource distribution by race and gender. ...
Social Security historically has included fairness in resource distribution by race and gender.
 
  a. True
  b. False
danusha   19   1 Reply
6 years ago
The Social Security trust funds are projected to run out by 2019.
The Social Security trust funds are projected to run out by 2019.
The Social Security trust funds are projected to run out by 2019.
 
  a. True
  b. False
nathanwhite2016   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
The full name of Social Security today is Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance.
The full name of Social Security today is Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance.
The full name of Social Security today is Old Age Survivors Disability Insurance.
 
  a. True
  b. False
Ftariq92   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social insurance is: (Multiple Choice)
Social insurance is: (Multiple Choice)
Social insurance is:
 
  a. assistance designed for low-income persons
  b. collectively funded program for workers and their dependents
  c. ODSAI
  d. voluntary
  e. funded through federal and state taxes
jasonkurniadj   34   2 Replies
6 years ago
The following programs were all part of the original Social Security Act of 1935:
The following programs were all part of the original Social Security Act of 1935:
The following programs were all part of the original Social Security Act of 1935:
 
  a. Old Age Insurance
  b. Mothers pensions
  c. Supplemental Security Income
  d. Medicare
  e. Food Stamps
azzam_mokhtar@y   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
The tax rate for OASDI is:
The tax rate for OASDI is:
The tax rate for OASDI is:
 
  a. 7.65
  b. 5.45
  c. 6.20
  d. 1.45
  e. 12.50
nlebeau   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
Many argue that the future of Social Security is in jeopardy. Which of the following is NOT a reason ...
Many argue that the future of Social Security is in jeopardy. Which of the following is NOT a reason ...
Many argue that the future of Social Security is in jeopardy. Which of the following is NOT a reason to worry about
  the future of the program?
 
  a. sufficient funds in the Trust Fund over the next 40 years
  b. cove
Nightmare7171   28   1 Reply
6 years ago
Today, social insurance programs include:
Today, social insurance programs include:
Today, social insurance programs include:
 
  a. Unemployment Insurance
  b. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  c. Supplemental Security Income
  d. Maternal and Child Welfare grants
  e. Old Age Assistance
kaaanaaa2   49   1 Reply
6 years ago
Disability Insurance was: (Multiple Choice)
Disability Insurance was: (Multiple Choice)
Disability Insurance was:
 
  a. a part of the original Social Security Act
  b. added in 1945
  c. added in 1956
  d. added in 1965
  e. added under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Porkles   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
When the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, the public and legislators embraced which program? ...
When the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, the public and legislators embraced which program? ...
When the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, the public and legislators embraced which program?
 
  a. Social insurance
  b. Public Assistance
  c. Disability insurance
  d. Health coverage insurance
  e. None of
JaySanz   43   2 Replies
6 years ago
The overall intent of the Social Security Act was to create programs that would:
The overall intent of the Social Security Act was to create programs that would:
The overall intent of the Social Security Act was to create programs that would:
 
  a. Respond to immediate crisis while planning for long term security
  b. Respond to future crises
  c. Build a long term financial re
Porkles   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
The two key complementary components of the Social Security Act were:
The two key complementary components of the Social Security Act were:
The two key complementary components of the Social Security Act were:
 
  a. Social security and unemployment insurance
  b. Social insurance and public assistance
  c. Social welfare and health care
  d. Disability insur
zojbhiasbdf   32   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is true about privatization of Social Security?
Which of the following is true about privatization of Social Security?
Which of the following is true about privatization of Social Security?
 
  a. Private accounts would encourage less individual responsibility
  b. Those who understand financial markets would do well
  c. Private accounts woul
daniellemaslon   45   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement. ...
Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement. ...
Social Security is a social program that provides sufficient benefits for a comfortable retirement.
 
  a. True
  b. False
yelizabeth   75   1 Reply
6 years ago
Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has ...
Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has ...
Historically, for most Social Security recipients the amount of money they receive in benefits has been more than the
  total they paid in over their working years.
 
  a. True
  b. False
dadi_06   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100 of his Social ...
If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100 of his Social ...
If a woman survives her husband and becomes a widow, she is entitled to the full 100 of his Social Security Benefit.
 
  a. True
  b. False
captain lala   18   2 Replies
6 years ago
Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.
Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.
Women are more likely to be poor in old age than men.
 
  a. True
  b. False
asteriskek   15   1 Reply
6 years ago
Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.
Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.
Employers can choose to match the Social Security contribution of their employees.
 
  a. True
  b. False
yelizabeth   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
Over 90 of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.
Over 90 of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.
Over 90 of elderly people receive some Social Security benefits.
 
  a. True
  b. False
Dmal5776   51   1 Reply
6 years ago
The first organized social welfare policy response for older Americans was:
The first organized social welfare policy response for older Americans was:
The first organized social welfare policy response for older Americans was:
 
  a. the Older Americans Act
  b. Medicare
  c. the Social Security Act
  d. Social Disability Insurance
  e. the Elderly Assistance Act
zojbhiasbdf   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
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