WorksheetsPolicy and Social Issues Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 19mins
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
Which of the following provides insurance to individuals over the age of 65, some individuals with disabilities and individuals with permanent kidney failure?
Self-insurance
Social Security
Medicare
Medicaid
If the federal government gives tax breaks to electric vehicle manufacturers and increases taxes on fossil fuel vehicles, to promote clean energy, what issue is the government trying to address?
Environmental
Economic
National security
