Question 1

Which is the MOST accurate definition of social welfare?&#10;A) consists of the activities of persons trained to help individuals, groups, or communities to enhance or to restore their capacity for effective social functioning and to create the societal conditions that are favorable to this goal&#10;B) a system that helps people meet their basic needs in order to maintain society&#10;C) an individual who is committed to enhance the social functioning of individual clients&#10;D) a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Accepted Answer

Social welfare is a system designed to help individuals meet their basic needs, thereby maintaining societal stability and well-being.

Question 2

Which two movements are proclaimed as being responsible for the birth of the social work profession?&#10;A) Civil Rights and Gay Liberation&#10;B) World Wars I and II&#10;C) Charity Organization Society & Settlement House&#10;D) National Association of Social Workers & Council on Social Work Education

Accepted Answer

The Charity Organization Society and Settlement House movements are considered to be responsible for the birth of the social work profession. The Charity Organization Society sought to coordinate charitable efforts and encourage the establishment of professional social work, while Settlement Houses provided services and advocated for social reform.

Question 3

The turn of the 20^th century was a time of: A) depression B) economic prosperity C) political unity D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The turn of the 20th century was a time of economic prosperity in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe and the United States. While there were occasional economic downturns, overall there was significant growth and investment in industry and technology. Political unity was not necessarily a defining characteristic of this time period, as many countries were experiencing social and political upheaval. Therefore, option B is the most accurate choice.

Question 4

Within the context of social work history, what was the most important piece of legislation that was passed during the Great Depression?&#10;A) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)&#10;B) Social Security Act&#10;C) American Disability Act&#10;D) Older Americans Act

Accepted Answer

The most important piece of legislation that was passed during the Great Depression was the Social Security Act. It provided a safety net for the elderly, disabled, and unemployed through the provision of social insurance programs such as retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, and disability insurance. Its impact is still felt today, as Social Security remains a critical part of the social safety net in the United States. The other options listed did not exist during the Great Depression, as they were all passed much later in history.

Question 5

One of the most important 1950s event for social welfare and social work was the creation of:&#10;A) the Voting Rights Act&#10;B) the GI Bill&#10;C) the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare&#10;D) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Accepted Answer

The creation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1953 marked a significant event for social welfare and social work as it brought together federal agencies responsible for promoting the well-being of individuals and families, including the Social Security Administration, Public Health Service, and Office of Education. It provided a coordinated approach to addressing health, education, and welfare issues, and paved the way for the development of programs like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as funding for education and social services.

Question 6

Which of the following is the name for the array of social welfare legislation passed in the 1960s under the Johnson administration?&#10;A) Comprehensive Employment and Training Act&#10;B) The Great Society&#10;C) The New Deal&#10;D) Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Accepted Answer

The Great Society was the name for the array of social welfare legislation passed in the 1960s under the Johnson administration. Choice A, C, and D are all other social welfare legislation passed at different times.

Question 7

The Reagan/Bush administration is BEST known for:&#10;A) the systematic institutionalization of mentally retarded and mentally ill&#10;B) decreasing spending on domestic and social programs&#10;C) their comprehensive community public health program&#10;D) legal aid to assist divorces for women in poverty

Accepted Answer

The Reagan/Bush administration is best known for their policies of decreasing spending on domestic and social programs, including education, healthcare, and social welfare programs. This was referred to as the "Reagan Revolution" and was driven by a conservative philosophy of limited government intervention in the economy and society.

Question 8

Throughout George W. Bush's presidency, efforts were made to:&#10;A) decrease funding of public social welfare programs&#10;B) decrease funding of faith-based social welfare programs&#10;C) aid local police in dealing with domestic violence&#10;D) increase funding of public social welfare programs

Accepted Answer

Throughout George W. Bush's presidency, there were efforts to reduce funding of public social welfare programs as part of his conservative agenda to limit the role of government in society. This was evident in his proposed budgets and policies, such as the 2005 budget that included cuts to programs like Head Start and Medicaid. While Bush did promote faith-based initiatives, this did not necessarily mean an increase in funding for these programs.

Question 9

Early in Barack Obama's presidency, which program was created?&#10;A) welfare reform&#10;B) economic stimulus package&#10;C) Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)&#10;D) Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Accepted Answer

The economic stimulus package (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) was created early in Barack Obama's presidency in 2009 to combat the economic recession.

Question 10

Which of the following is a present-day focus for the profession of social work?&#10;A) Immigrants and refugees&#10;B) Aging tsunami resulting from the retirement of Baby Boomers&#10;C) Weakening social safety net&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the topics listed are current and important focuses for the profession of social work. Immigrants and refugees require support for resettlement and integration, the aging tsunami requires new systems of care and support, and the weakening social safety net requires advocacy and policy solutions. As such, social workers are actively involved in addressing all of these issues, among many others.

Question 11

Describe the Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601, including eligibility categories, and identify the impact of the poor laws on American social welfare.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

List three organizations founded during the Progressive Era.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Describe and contrast the two early social work movements, settlement houses and charity organization services.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 2: History of Social Work and Social Welfare