Social Welfare Policy and Government Policy-making

What power allows the Supreme Court to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive actions?

• Executive privilege
• Legislative oversight
• Constitutional amendment
• Judicial review

How does the Supreme Court promote social justice through its rulings?

• The Supreme Court primarily focuses on economic issues rather than social justice.
• By interpreting constitutional provisions that affect policies

• The Supreme Court's rulings are solely based on public opinion and popularity.
• By creating new laws

How can court rulings affect access to social welfare programs?

• By interpreting eligibility and rights under the law

• By adjusting government taxes

• By managing program budgets directly

• By creating new benefit agencies

What role does the Supreme Court play in protecting the rights of marginalized groups?

• It monitors police patrols

• It allocates funds to NGOs

• It guarantees equal access and stops discriminatory practices

• It writes welfare policies

Which of the following is likely to be a major factor in the future of governance?

• Technological disruption

• Isolation of legislative processes

• Decreased role of the judiciary

• Centralized decision-making

When conflicts arise between branches of government, which branch may be called upon to resolve the conflict?

• Local government
• Legislative branch
• Executive branch
• Judicial branch

Which situation is an example of a conflict between the legislative and executive branches?

• Congress disagrees with the President’s budget priorities

• The executive implements a law without challenges

• Courts interpret the constitutionality of a law

• The judiciary enforces laws passed by Congress

Which of the following best represents a “check and balance” in social work practice?

• Sole reliance on the DSWD's opinion

• One social worker makes all decisions for a case

• Peer review of case management decisions

• Ignoring organizational protocols to save time