Deck 17: The Politics of Food Policy and Rural Life

Question 1

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe conditions in the United States?

A)Undernourished children are at high-risk for being poor performers in school.
B)Americans spend a smaller percentage of their income on food than any other nation.
C)One-quarter of U.S.food stock is thrown away each year.
D)Three percent of American households either suffer from hunger or worry about going hungry.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Farming corporatization leads to

A)Closed markets where prices are fixed by negotiated contracts.
B)Increased markets for farm products produced by local farmers.
C)Reduced environmental risks.
D)More consolidation among decision makers.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What is the maximum amount a family of four can receive in food stamps for the period 2015-2016?

A)$ 523
B)$ 649
C)$ 1050
D)$ 150

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Kyoto Protocol attempted to

A)Limit untaxed food products entering the United States.
B)Reduce the damages that NAFTA caused.
C)Limit greenhouse gas emissions.
D)Give a scientific reason for global warming.

Question 5

What are some of the problems associated with undernourished children? Are there
economic impacts? If so,explain.

Question 6

In 2016,approximately how many million people participated in the Food Stamp program?

A)10
B)15
C)45
D)5

Question 7

Provide a brief overview of the demographics of U.S.farmworkers.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about seasonal agricultural laborers is accurate?

A)Median income for men and women is about the same.
B)The use of local social services by laborer families is typically high.
C)55% of farm workers are U.S.born.
D)One-third of U.S.farm laborers work in fields without drinking water,handwashing facilities,or toilets.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate about corporate farming?

A)It emphasizes uniformity over quality.
B)Typically,these farms own all aspects of production.
C)These farms are highly specialized operations.
D)It is consistent with the principle of maintaining open,competitive markets.

Question 10

Evaluate the effectiveness of US food programs.

Question 11

U.S.food policy

A)Is almost completely subsidized.
B)Is based on the belief that the government has an obligation to meet the food needs of American citizens.
C)Is based on a free-market economy.
D)Uses only entitlement programs to distribute food.

Question 12

The Kyoto Protocol failed because

A)Some groups feel it interferes with economic development
B)Industrialized nations such as the US have no incentive to sign it.
C)It does not address the issues of underdeveloped nations.
D)It attempts to regulate emissions.

Question 13

What percent of eligible people receive food stamps? Why do you think this number
is so low?

Question 14

In contrast with an entitlement program,a discretionary program

A)Has been authorized by an act of Congress.
B)It is dependent on a yearly budget.
C)Can serve only American Citizens.
D)Requires the signature of the President of the United States.

Question 15

The term sustainable development refers to

A)Meeting the environmental needs of future generations.
B)Thinking globally about resource issues.
C)Finding a balance between development and open space.
D)Maximizing profits.

Question 16

Describe and explain the trends in US agriculture.Discuss the effects of these trends
and what the results could be in the future if trends continue.

Question 17

NAFTA has

A)Been a good program for family farmers.
B)Lowered farm prices and interrupted local markets.
C)Not increased rural poverty in Mexico.
D)Been declared unconstitutional by the U.S.Supreme Court.

Question 18

The WIC program

A)Provides only foodstuffs to those who are eligible.
B)Is an entitlement program.
C)Is available only to single-parent households.
D)Must rely on Congress to reauthorize funding for its programs.

Question 19

Typical farmworkers

A)Have had six years of education.
B)Earn more than $100,000 annually.
C)Are heavy users of social services.
D)Enjoy museums.

Question 20

Which of the following groups of illegal immigrants are NOT eligible for food stamps?

A)Undocumented workers.
B)Persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence with 40 qualifying quarters.
C)Green Card holders who have resided in the US for five years or more.
D)Refugees admitted under Section 207