Question 1

In 2008 the average federal SSI payment was $________a month.

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According to the Social Security Administration, the average federal SSI payment in 2008 was $539 per month. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 2

The number of SSI recipients who are disabled is about

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According to the Social Security Administration, as of December 2020, the number of SSI recipients who are disabled is approximately 6.5 million.

Question 3

A majority of federal dollars are spent on

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C

Question 4

In 2009,what was the approximate number of SSI recipients in millions?

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Question 5

The percent of TANF children who live with their father only is

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Question 6

Do TANF benefits influence decisions relating to family composition by encouraging women to head their own households? Why or why not?

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Question 7

John was born in a very poor neighborhood and has had a life of privation.There wasn't a good school in his neighborhood,and as a result,his education was very
Deficient.John has had difficulty finding a good job,in particular because he does not
Own a car and public transportation is very inefficient in the city he lives in.He has
Had a couple of runs-in with the law and likes to drink.According to welfare
Reformers of the 1990's he is

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Question 8

Discuss two of the myths that underlie the discussion surrounding public assistance.

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Question 9

A possible "moral hazard" of the welfare system is

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The welfare system may create a moral hazard by providing benefits to some individuals who may choose to rely on the system rather than seeking employment and becoming self-sufficient. This may lead to a negative perception of welfare recipients, which could harm those individuals who truly need the assistance. Additionally, the fact that the benefits available to welfare recipients may not be available to the working poor may create a sense of inequality or injustice, leading to further negative consequences.

Question 10

What amount of resources will disqualify a person from receiving SSI benefits?

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To qualify for SSI, an individual cannot have resources valued at more than $2,000. For couples, the limit is $3,000. Resources include things like cash, bank accounts, investments, and personal property.

Question 11

Name and describe the major public assistance programs in U.S.social welfare
policy.

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Question 12

Following the implementation of PRWORA,the size of TANF caseloads

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TANF caseloads have increased with poverty rates since the implementation of PRWORA. This is because the law introduced stricter eligibility requirements and time limits, making it more difficult for families in poverty to qualify and maintain assistance. As a result, those who do qualify are often those struggling the most and in need of long-term support, leading to a higher TANF caseload.

Question 13

The percent of TANF recipients who eventually return to it

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75 percent of TANF recipients eventually return to the program, indicating a high rate of recidivism among beneficiaries.

Question 14

What do we mean when we say that TANF is now a disentitlement?

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TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) being described as a disentitlement means that the funding provided to states through this program does not automatically increase each year to match inflation or growing need. This contrasts with entitlement programs, where funding automatically adjusts to meet the eligibility and demand of participants.

Question 15

When President Clinton promised to "End welfare as we know it," he intended to

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President Clinton's promise to "end welfare as we know it" was to modify welfare to make it more efficient and effective. This promise was fulfilled with the introduction of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) that replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which required recipients to work in order to receive benefits. The goal was to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on welfare.

Question 16

Discuss the evolution of the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)program,mentioning key dates in its development.

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Question 17

One of the reasons people oppose welfare is that

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Some people believe that welfare creates a disincentive to work, as individuals may rely on benefits rather than seeking employment. They argue that providing a safety net is important, but it should not discourage individuals from working or achieving self-sufficiency.

Question 18

President Clinton stated he would "End welfare as we know it." This means that

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President Clinton's welfare reform legislation in 1996 replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. TANF is no longer an entitlement program, meaning that individuals are not guaranteed assistance simply because they meet certain eligibility requirements. Instead, TANF provides block grants to states that have greater flexibility in determining how to distribute assistance and set their own eligibility requirements, work requirements, and time limits. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 19

Using information from class and the text,argue for or against the following statement regarding public assistance: "It is easy to get on public assistance and too many undeserving people are receiving benefits."

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Question 20

The TANF block grant has four specific work requirements.Which of the following is NOT one of the work requirements?

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The TANF block grant work requirements do not require participants to work 40 hours a week in a job with benefits. Rather, states must outline how they will require eligible individuals to engage in work or work-related activities, such as job search, training, or education. Additionally, states must meet a work participation rate of 50 percent for all families receiving assistance, and require nonexempt unemployed parents or caregivers to participate in community service after two months of receiving assistance.

Quiz 11: Public Assistance Programs