Question 1

At the federal level,social policy proposals are introduced as bills to either the House of Commons or the Senate.Identify the two types of bills,and briefly explain how they differ from each other.

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Question 2

Policies have been legislated,and then later declared illegal or unconstitutional.To challenge public policies in the courts,by claiming there has been a violation of rights,under which sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms would most challenges fall?

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Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of the person, while section 15 guarantees equality before and under the law. Most challenges to public policies based on rights violations would likely fall under the interpretation of these two sections.

Question 3

At the end of a parenting skills program for lone parents,program evaluators found that the participants demonstrated more effective ways of disciplining their children.In this case,what had the evaluators measured?

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The evaluators measured the outcomes of the program, specifically the changes in the participants' parenting skills related to disciplining their children. Outputs refer to the products or services produced by the program, inputs refer to the resources invested in the program, and activities refer to the actions taken within the program.

Question 4

Identify and explain the sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that would address potential policies that were introduced,and even legislated,that are considered illegal or "unconstitutional."

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Question 5

According to your text,at what stage during policy development would the introduction of two generic models be used-specifically the logic and a process model?

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Question 6

In what year was the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms enacted?

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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted on April 17, 1982, as part of the Canadian Constitution.

Question 7

List all the stages of Social Welfare Policy Development,and explain three of those stages.

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Question 8

Before a bill can even be passed,to become law at the federal level,readings must take place in both the House of Commons and the Senate.How many readings in total does this include?

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A bill must go through three readings in both the House of Commons and the Senate, totaling six readings before it can become law.

Question 9

In Canada,interest groups tend to be categorized according to their unique characteristics and methods of lobbying for changes in social policy.Which of the following groups would NOT be considered an interest group?

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The Government of Canada's Department of Human Resources and Skills Development is not considered an interest group as it is a government department and has its own methods and resources for implementing policy changes. Interest groups are organizations that seek to influence government policy from outside of the government itself. The other options listed are all interest groups because they represent specific sectors or groups within society and aim to influence public policy.

Question 10

Federalism is often criticized for inhibiting social policy and the development of social welfare programs and services.Briefly explain why federalism may have this affect on social policy and programs.

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Question 11

If you support the policies of an active labour market,which of the following statements would NOT support your agenda?

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Increasing the length of maternity and paternity leaves would not directly support the agenda of an active labour market since it may lead to longer periods of absence from the workforce. The other options would support the agenda since they aim to reduce unemployment and increase labour force participation.

Question 12

In one sentence,explain what an interest group is and what it aims to do.

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Question 13

At what stage during policy development would the amending,replacing,or repealing of policies occur?

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During the policy development process, the evaluation stage (Stage 6) is critical for assessing the effectiveness of existing policies. It is at this stage where decisions are made regarding the amendment, replacement, or repeal of policies based on their performance, outcomes, and the current needs of the society or organization. This ensures that policies remain relevant and effective over time.

Question 14

Recently,Canada was criticized for failing to fulfill certain obligations under the international human rights law;specifically the United Nations' International Covenant on Economic,Cultural and Social Rights.Which of the following have analysts highlighted?

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Analysts have highlighted Canada's growing rates of poverty and homelessness as areas where Canada is failing to fulfill its obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights. While domestic violence and illegal guns are certainly significant issues in Canada, they are not specifically referenced in relation to Canada's obligations under this particular human rights law.

Question 15

Canadian courts concluded that while security is a worthy social goal,government is not responsible for ensuring it.Responding to this position,the Supreme Court of British Columbia went one step further and ruled that while government may not be responsible for a person's security,it must not impede a person's right to seek his or her own security.Which of the following describes the issue at hand?

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The Supreme Court of British Columbia's ruling is most directly related to the situation where homeless people, unable to find shelter, set up tents in a public park to secure their own safety and shelter, reflecting the court's stance that individuals should not be impeded in seeking their own security.

Quiz 2: Social Welfare Policy