Deck 3: Political Bases of Canadian Social Welfare

Question 1

Explain the meaning of democracy. Find evidence to support the view that Canada is democratic in spite of there not being social and political equality.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Describe the historical developments of the more conservative party in Canada, including its stand regarding various issues, and how its ideologies link to British or American conservatism.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Discuss how the ideology of liberalism has changed in terms of the characteristics of the "Good Society" it once espoused, and those it espouses today, and in terms of who the chief supporters of liberalism ideology once were and who they are today.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

Discuss how the ideology of conservatism has changed in terms of the characteristics of the "Good Society" it once espoused, and those it espouses today, and in terms of who the chief supporters of conservatism once were and who they are today.

Question 5

Discuss how the ideology of socialism has changed in terms of the characteristics of the "Good Society" it once espoused, and those it espouses today, and in terms of who the chief supporters of socialism once were and who they are today.

Question 6

Select a time period when there were several cuts to social welfare programs and spending in Canada's history, and explain the ideological, economic and political reasons those cuts occurred.

Question 7

Describe what ideas John Maynard Keynes proposed in his work The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money in 1936.

Question 8

What differences are there between social conservatives and libertarians, according to Brooks (2007)?

Question 9

What are three things the political process establishes or achieves with regard to social welfare?

Question 10

If one looked at three different phases in the historical development of social welfare in Canada, how would each of the time periods (1949-1973, 1974-1982, and 1983-2007) be characterized?

Question 11

What were some of the impressive steps forward in terms of social welfare in Canada during the 1960s?

Question 12

Describe some of the major economic realities, nationally and globally, that were occurring in the 1970s and which had a negative impact on social welfare in Canada.

Question 13

Describe some of the developments that resulted in the creation of the G8 and the World Trade Organization.

Question 14

Which of the following two major events are referred to as "twin crucibles" by author Thomas Brenner and are recognized as having had significant influence on the development of Canada's social welfare system?

A) Great Depression and the "Dirty Thirties"
B) First World War and Second World War
C) The "Dust Bowl" and Second World War
D) Great Depression and Second World War

Question 15

Why did Liberals and Conservatives advocate programs such as social insurance and labour rights just as the 1950s were beginning?

A) They wished to curb massive unemployment.
B) Schemes were created from which governments could benefit financially through these programs.
C) They hoped to stem the growth in support for socialism.
D) They were being pressured by U.S. Trade Policies.

Question 16

The first piece of social welfare legislation that was universal in Canada was:

A) Old Age Security Act (1951)
B) Family Allowance Act (1944)
C) War Veterans Allowance Act (1930)
D) Unemployment Assistance Act (1956)

Question 17

Which of the following best defines what or who generates the terms and conditions under which social workers operate?

A) The Prime Minister of Canada
B) The political process
C) Unions of public employees
D) The Governor General of Canada

Question 18

What ranking was Canada given in 2007 by Freedom House's World Democracy Audit, in its assessment of 150 countries in the world?

A) 8th place
B) 18th place
C) 28th place
D) 38th place

Question 19

Where in Canada was an experiment conducted by the federal government to see if a negative taxation form of GAI (Guaranteed Annual Income) would decrease work effort?

A) Dauphin, Manitoba
B) Saint John, New Brunswick
C) Glace Bay, NS
D) North Bay, Ontario

Question 20

Which of the following is not an organization that has had a strong influence on shaping the public agenda in favour of the business community?

A) Canadian Council on Social Development
B) Business Council on National Issues
C) C.D. Howe Institute
D) Fraser Institute

Question 21

In a 'neo-conservative era' such as the one ushered in by Thatcher in the UK, Reagan in the US, and Mulroney in Canada, the primary providers of care to the poor and disadvantaged most often are:

A) Public charities
B) Private charities
C) Regional civil services
D) Regional government services

Question 22

During which decades did the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (NAC) have their greatest impact on government policy?

A) The 1930s and 1940s
B) The 1950s and 1960s
C) The 1920s and 1930s
D) The 1970s and 1980s

Question 23

Global and local politics can play a part in shaping Canada's social welfare system.

Question 24

A political party which captures more of a conservative ideology is described as more "left wing".

Question 25

During the 1960s two signature pieces of social policy legislation that were enacted were the Canada Assistance Plan and the act known as the Established Program Financing (EPF).

Question 26

The energy crisis of 1973 has been identified as an initial "shock wave" in what would prove to be one of the most challenging decades in Canada's political and social history.

Question 27

Milton Friedman, an economist, advanced ideas that came from a belief that full employment is always good for the economy.

Question 28

While Mulroney was prime minister, the think-tanks of the Fraser and the C.D. Howe Institutes provided barriers to attempts by the business lobby to express itself.

Question 29

The 1970s saw a shift to the "right" in political terms.

Question 30

When the Unemployment Insurance Program was converted to the Employment Insurance Program in 1996 there were increases to the level and duration of benefits.

Question 31

The Canada Health and Social Transfer gave more autonomy to provinces for delivering health, post-secondary education, welfare and social services.

Question 32

The National Child Benefit Supplement was created to promote participation in the workforce and to overcome "the welfare wall".