Proposals for a basic income are part of a post-industrial socialist approach to social welfare.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The UN sanctions imposed on member nations are a powerful tool for maintaining peace.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Today, nearly every nation in the world belongs to the UN.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The United Nations was founded after WW I to maintain world peace.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The role of social policy in _________________is facilitating individual contributions to economic productivity.
A. postindustrial socialism
B. democracy
C. welfare capitalism
D. Marxism
Gorz argued that the number of hours worked should be reduced in order to
A. provide a more equitable distribution of the opportunity to contribute through work.
B. allow workers more leisure time to spend with their families.
C. enable labor unions to negotiate for better wages.
D. all of these.
Gilbert and Gilbert argued in The Enabling State that the fundamental purpose of social welfare programs is
A. to help workers negotiate for better conditions and wages.
B. to support a capitalist economy.
C. to enable welfare recipients to secure basic necessities.
D. all of these.
The European Union
A. has become a significant global player.
B. includes 27 member nations.
C. may act as a counterbalance to the political power of the United States.
D. all of these.
UN headquarters and five of its units are located in
A. Washington, DC.
B. New York City.
C. The Hague, Netherlands.
D. Paris, France.
Which of the following is the origin of the European Union?
A. 1945 Council on World Peace
B. 1957 Treaty of Rome
C. 1921 Federation of European Countries
D. 1951 Treaty of Paris
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