Policy and Social Issues Quiz

Which of the following is an example of redistributive policy?

• Social Security

• National defense

• Wealth redistribution programs (e.g., welfare)

• Clean Air Act

What is the main goal of the Affordable Care Act?

• To reduce pollution

• To increase health insurance coverage

• To provide social security benefits

• To regulate immigration

What is a key challenge facing the Social Security program today?

• Decreasing birth rates

• Rising health care costs

• Aging population

• Increased immigration

Does environmentalism prioritize technological advancements over the preservation of natural resources?

True or False : Medicare is a health insurance program specifically for low-income families.

True or False: The Clean Water Act of 1972 regulates pollution discharge into water systems.

Explain the difference between distributive and counter-distributive policy.

What are some advantages and challenges associated with immigration in the United States?

Public policy is best defined as:

• The study of government structures

• The principles on which social laws are based

• The course of action or inaction taken by governmental entities

• The analysis of political activities and behaviors

A course of government action to achieve community goals is called?

• Public Policy

• Budget

• Democracy

• None of these