Government support For Families - Agencies

The Social Security Act is often considered part of President Franklin Roosevelt's "Second New Deal" because it

• offered payments to those who were retired or unemployed.

• made all employers allow their workers to join a labor union.

• had to be amended and added twice before Congress would pass it.

• was part of the President's plans to enact programs that would offer long-range governmental reform.

What happens if you want to collect social security payments at age 62?

• You can't unless you are disabled

• You will be paid less than if you wait until you are older

• You will get the same amount no matter what age you are.

Which of the below is NOT what the social security is used for?

• Supporting the temporary unemployed

• Maintaining schools and hospitals

• Allowing maternity/paternity leave

• Supporting disabled people that can not work

a family of four is considered living in poverty when its annual income was/is

• $20,000

• $25,000

• $23,850

• $18,700

Which of the following programs benefit Americans at all income levels as long as they are 65 or older?

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Social security disability program

Which of the following benefits does Social Security offer?

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

• food stamps

• survivor's benefits

• public housing

What is a part of the current welfare law Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)?

• Most recipients must work or go to school at least 20 hours per week or lose their benefits.

• Legal immigrants may receive benefits.

• Recipients may receive 18 months of health care benefits while they are making the transition from welfare to work.

• Child support can not be taken out of the person's funds

Government tax benefits for families include

• the deduction of college tuition.

• tax credits for families with adult children.

• tax credits for families with minor children.

• he deduction of credit card interest.

_____ are a type of federal financial aid for low-income students that do not have to be repaid.

• Pell Grants

• Work study programs

• Low-interest loans

• None of these

This government program provides money to people 65 years or older that are blind ,disabled and who are in need

• Supplemental Security Income

• Social security disability

• Social Security retirement benifits

• None of these