Question 1

The Older Americans Act of 1965 was responsible for

Accepted Answer

The Older Americans Act of 1965 established local agencies, known as Area Agencies on Aging, to provide social services to the elderly, such as meals, transportation, and other support services.

Question 2

The McCarren-Walter Immigration Act of 1952 established a quota system that permitted

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 is important in the development of social welfare because it established

Accepted Answer

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 established the principle of maximum feasible participation, which aimed to involve the poor in the planning and implementation of programs designed to help them.

Question 4

The 1965 Immigration Act formalized new criteria for entry into the United States. These new criteria included priorities for

Accepted Answer

The 1965 Immigration Act, also known as the Hart-Celler Act, abolished the National Origins Formula and established a new immigration policy based on reuniting immigrant families and attracting skilled labor to the United States. It prioritized family reunification, including spouses and children of resident aliens.

Question 5

In 1967, the Supreme Court decided in re: Gault that children in trouble with the law

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's decision in re: Gault established that juveniles have the right to legal counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to remain silent, among other due process rights.

Question 6

During the 1950's and early 1960's, welfare reform focused on

Accepted Answer

Requiring all recipients to reapply in order to weed out fraudulent cases was a focus of welfare reform during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Question 7

The War Brides Act of 1946 expedited the entry of Chinese wives and children of members of the armed forces signaling a shift to an emphasis on

Accepted Answer

The War Brides Act of 1946 was designed to allow the spouses and children of U.S. military personnel to immigrate to the United States, highlighting a shift towards prioritizing family reunification in immigration policies.

Question 8

The decline in the percentage of the black population residing in the South between 1940 and 1970 was primarily due to the

Accepted Answer

The Great Migration saw many African Americans move from the South to the North in search of better economic opportunities, particularly in factory jobs, as well as to escape racial discrimination.

Question 9

In the 1960's, "man in the house rules" specified that

Accepted Answer

The "man in the house rules" were policies that disqualified women from receiving welfare benefits if there was an adult male living in the household, regardless of his financial contribution.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is True?

Accepted Answer

The 1950's saw a tremendous surge in two-parent, two-wage earner households with children.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is True?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is True?
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Question 12

During President Kennedy's administration, a major change in the provision of social services designed to encourage states was

Accepted Answer

During Kennedy's administration, there was a shift in federal funding for social services, where the federal government covered 75% of the costs, and states were responsible for the remaining 25%, encouraging states to participate in these programs.

Question 13

As a way to address labor shortages resulting from World War II, the United States established the

Accepted Answer

The Bracero Program was established in 1942 to address labor shortages in agriculture and railroads during World War II by allowing Mexican laborers to work temporarily in the United States.

Question 14

The medical insurance program designed to provide the elderly with medical care and help defray costs is

Accepted Answer

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, younger people with certain disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Question 15

The 1967 Amendments to AFDC set up

Accepted Answer

The 1967 Amendments to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program introduced work requirements for both unemployed fathers and mothers, aiming to encourage employment among welfare recipients.

Question 16

"Maximum feasible participation" refers to

Accepted Answer

"Maximum feasible participation" refers to involving consumers of services in decision-making processes, such as having them on advisory or community boards.

Question 17

The Mental Health Act of 1946 is significant in the development of social welfare policy because it

Accepted Answer

The Mental Health Act of 1946 is significant because it provided funding for community mental health services and for research and training programs, which marked a shift towards community-based care and the development of mental health services.

Question 18

The medical program for low-income individuals and families is

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.

Question 19

The core of the Economic Opportunity Act was

Accepted Answer

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that declared a "War on Poverty" in the United States. The core of the act was community action programs, which were designed to provide low-income Americans with access to education, job training, and other services.

Question 20

The Work Incentive Program which was established in the Social Security Amendments of 1967 was designed to train welfare recipients for work and help them find employment, as well as

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Work Incentive Program which was established...

Quiz 7: War and Prosperity: 1940-1968

The Older Americans Act of 1965 was responsible for

The McCarren-Walter Immigration Act of 1952 established a quota system that permitted

The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 is important in the development of social welfare because it established

The 1965 Immigration Act formalized new criteria for entry into the United States. These new criteria included priorities for

In 1967, the Supreme Court decided in re: Gault that children in trouble with the law

During the 1950's and early 1960's, welfare reform focused on

The War Brides Act of 1946 expedited the entry of Chinese wives and children of members of the armed forces signaling a shift to an emphasis on

The decline in the percentage of the black population residing in the South between 1940 and 1970 was primarily due to the

In the 1960's, "man in the house rules" specified that

Which of the following statements is True?

Which of the following statements is True?

During President Kennedy's administration, a major change in the provision of social services designed to encourage states was

As a way to address labor shortages resulting from World War II, the United States established the

The medical insurance program designed to provide the elderly with medical care and help defray costs is

The 1967 Amendments to AFDC set up

"Maximum feasible participation" refers to

The Mental Health Act of 1946 is significant in the development of social welfare policy because it

The medical program for low-income individuals and families is

The core of the Economic Opportunity Act was

The Work Incentive Program which was established in the Social Security Amendments of 1967 was designed to train welfare recipients for work and help them find employment, as well as