Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

The goals of social welfare programs derive from:

A) the number of people affected by the social problem
B) who defines the social problem and the criteria used
C) the goals of the larger society and the views society holds of itself
D) the current state of the economy and which political party is in power

Answer 1

the goals of the larger society and the views society holds of itself

Question 2

Decisions about benefit levels and terms of eligibility support views about:

A) priorities placed on which groups are deserving of assistance
B) whether the private or public sector should be responsible
C) legal and social traditions regarding the separation of church and state
D) whether a program should be inviting or discouraging participants

Answer 2

whether a program should be inviting or discouraging participants

Question 3

The concept "caring gap" refers to

A) gender differences in fulfilling the caregiver role
B) the strain placed on working women to take care of dependents
C) generational differences and abilities to provide care for family
D) the growth in private agencies and institutions providing care for dependents

Answer 3

the strain placed on working women to take care of dependents

Question 4

Which of the following factors has the greatest influence on social welfare policy?

A) the political party in office
B) the needs of the clients
C) the governments' ability to collect taxes
D) the global economy and political stability

Question 5

What is meant by the statement "America may well become a minority majority nation"?

A) Minor political parties, like the Tea Party, will soon become the political party of choice for most Americans.
B) Congress will have more women and persons of color elected to office than men and whites in the near future.
C) The US population will be comprised of more nonwhites than whites due to foreign-born immigration.
D) Because of recent immigration policies, the US will be divided into minority and majority population states.

Question 6

During the Colonial period, the view that people were evil and lazy led to policies which:

A) were designed to marginalize certain groups
B) resulted in coercive alternatives
C) became generous and charitable
D) developed a harsh and punitive prison system

Question 7

Political decisions about family welfare have historically been based upon:

A) The definition of family as a unit comprised of a marriage between a man and woman and their children
B) The responsibility of family to be the first line of defense against poverty and other social problems
C) The ability of the family unit to support economic independence for its members
D) The functional contributions of the family members based on gender roles and age

Question 8

Senator Cottage believes that the American society is operating effectively and that Americans are doing well in the current economy. As a result, he is likely to oppose any new social welfare programs designed to address the poor because

A) those who are not doing well must be failures
B) social welfare programs do not create new jobs
C) income redistribution is not the role of the government
D) government is only responsible to those who work hard for their money

Question 9

During the 1980s and 1990s, efforts to balance support for the work ethic and a decent standard of living for the poor resulted in

A) the passage of Nixon's Family Assistance Plan
B) the passage of Carter's Better Jobs and Income Proposal
C) adding more working class poor to the welfare rolls
D) punitive regulations preventing eligible families government assistance

Question 10

have played a major role in the expansion of public welfare policies because of their unique social and economic contributions. Their programs have set precedents for benefits later extended to other groups.

A) Immigrants
B) Women
C) Veterans
D) Senior citizens

Question 11

The belief in Social Darwinism in the late nineteenth century used by the American elite reflected a view that only worthy hard working people will survive. As a result,

A) interventions focused on blaming the victims
B) job training and educational programs were designed
C) policies were developed which offered incentives
D) the wealthy pushed for immigration restrictions

Question 12

Although immigration was very high between the late 1830's and mid- 1850's, this period was markedly

A) pro Eastern European
B) pro Chinese
C) anti Catholic
D) anti Western European

Question 13

A belief in the superiority of any one group in the population

A) focuses and forces reliance on the family
B) leads to discrimination and exploitation
C) pushes the poor to work harder to advance economically
D) restricts entitlement to public welfare through strict work

Question 14

While persons of color have shared the dynamics of oppression, African-Americans have also faced the dual difficulties of

A) age and education
B) gender and geography
C) race and class
D) language and religion

Question 15

The term nativism refers to

A) anti-immigrant feelings
B) a sense of privilege
C) aboriginal
D) patriotism

Question 16

Service sector employment provides workers with

A) higher wages
B) better retirement plans
C) fewer benefits
D) safe working environments

Question 17

As the United States became an economically richer nation,

A) welfare programs for the middle-class were reduced
B) funding for social welfare programs decreased
C) eligibility for welfare programs became restrictive
D) social welfare programs were expanded

Question 18

In contemporary US economy,

A) technological advances allow maximum production output with fewer workers
B) everyone must work longer hours to ensure maximum production output
C) food must be imported to feed everyone in the country
D) families only need one breadwinner to live comfortably

Question 19

The post-industrial US economy is characterized by more

A) high paying information technology jobs
B) people working in manufacturing jobs
C) low paying and unstable service jobs
D) jobs being outsourced for higher profits

Question 20

The failure to include health care in the original Social Security system resulted in our current state in which

A) the health care field is being dominated by private, for-profit stakeholders
B) individuals and families in the middle-class are seeking treatment from free clinics
C) life expectancy continues to increase because of preventive measures
D) children have fewer illnesses due to having access to medical treatment

Question 21

The passage of comprehensive health care legislation by the Obama administration in 2010

A) implemented a public insurance option
B) created universal health care benefits
C) provided subsidies for private insurance companies
D) established a complex state-run health care system

Question 22

The social work profession has historically identified two sources of social problems. One focuses on the individual and the other focuses on causes.

A) family
B) systemic
C) biological
D) psychological

Question 23

Historically, the group which has benefited the most from social welfare programs in the United States has been

A) families
B) children
C) the elderly
D) the middle-class

Question 24

The primary underlying principle from the English Poor Laws which is evident in the development of American welfare policies is

A) the value we place on children and women
B) that society has a responsibility to care for its poor
C) volunteerism is the best means of providing for the poor
D) its emphasis on work and workforce participation

Question 25

Which of the following statements is true?

A) The Settlement House Movement viewed poverty resulting from a denial of opportunity.
B) The Charity Organization Societies viewed poverty resulting from a lack of self-esteem.
C) Nixon's Family Assistance Plan was rejected out of fear that adding the working poor to the welfare rolls would lead to a depression.
D) Decisions about who should benefit from public policies have served to bring Americans closer together on ideology than anything else.

Question 26

Discuss how one's view of human nature can influence one's decision about the best type of social welfare program to address issues of poverty.

Question 27

Discuss how the English Poor Laws have influenced America's failure to have a comprehensive family policy.

Question 28

Describe how the English Poor Laws established the responsibility of extended family members to provide for its children and elders.

Question 29

Discuss why Veterans have been given special consideration for social welfare benefits and how this has benefited other groups.

Question 30

You are a BSW social work practitioner working in child protective services. You have confirmed that your new client is being physically neglected by her parents who are mentally challenged. The parents make minimum wage as dishwashers at a local restaurant and are considered incapable of higher job skills. Discuss the challenge of helping this child while advocating for her parents.