What is a Welfare State?

What is a welfare state?

• A government that provides free healthcare and education

• A state where the government does not intervene in the economy

• A country that relies solely on private charities for welfare

• A political system where welfare is provided only to the wealthy

Which of the following is a characteristic of a welfare state?

• A) Ensures access to social services for all citizens

• B) Guarantees maximum income based on work value

• C) Protects against only unemployment

• D) Modifies market forces without government intervention

A welfare state guarantees minimum income regardless of what?

• Work or property value

• Age or gender

• Education level

• Employment status

A welfare state protects its citizens by:

• providing free market economy

• ensuring social security and public services

• promoting individualism

• reducing government intervention

One of the core objectives of the welfare state related to income is:

• to reduce income inequality

• to increase income inequality

• to eliminate taxes

• to privatize public services

How does the welfare state aim to address social inequality?

• By providing universal healthcare and education

• By reducing taxes for the wealthy

• By promoting free market policies

• By eliminating government intervention

The welfare state's objective regarding access to services is to:

• ensure equal access for all citizens

• provide services only to the wealthy

• limit access to essential services

• privatize all public services

What role do social security safety nets play in the welfare state's objectives?

• They provide financial assistance to individuals in need.

• They increase the tax burden on citizens.

• They reduce the government's role in welfare.

• They eliminate the need for private insurance.

The welfare state promotes equal treatment for all citizens by:

• providing equal access to healthcare and education

• ensuring equal employment opportunities

• offering financial assistance to those in need

• all of the above

What was the first modern welfare state in the 1880s?

• Germany

• France

• United Kingdom

• United States