Question 1

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

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010, provided subsidies to help individuals afford private insurance but did not implement a public insurance option, create universal health care, or establish a state-run system.

Question 2

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

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The social work profession identifies social problems as stemming from individual issues and systemic causes, which include societal structures and institutions.

Question 3

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

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The elderly have historically benefited the most from social welfare programs in the U.S., particularly through programs like Social Security and Medicare, which provide financial and healthcare support.

Question 4

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

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Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

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The Settlement House Movement believed that poverty was due to systemic issues and lack of opportunities, rather than individual failings.

Question 6

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.

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

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

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Question 10

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.

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Quiz 1: Introduction