Empowerment Series Social Welfare Policy and Social Programs, Updated , 4th Edition By Elizabeth A. Segal – Test Bank

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Empowerment Series Social Welfare Policy and Social Programs, Updated , 4th Edition By Elizabeth A. Segal – Test Bank

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Chapter_02__Historical_Foundations_of_Social_Welfare_in_America   True / False

 

1. Mary Richmond, the author of “Social Diagnosis” is most famous for founding the Settlement Movement in the late 1800’s.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Progressive Era (1875–1925) QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:09 AM DATE MODIFIED:   6/17/2019 12:25 AM

 

2. The Settlement Movement emphasized individual growth and development.   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Progressive Era (1875–1925) QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:10 AM DATE MODIFIED:   6/17/2019 12:28 AM

 

3. By the late 1700’s, 300,000 Africans were brought to this country as slaves.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Colonial Period (1690–1800) QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False ACCREDITING STANDARDS:   2.1 – Describe the nature of social welfare in America during the colonial period. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:10 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:10 AM

 

4. The 1980’s was a decade of cutbacks by the federal government in the funding of social welfare programs.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Retrenchment: Social Welfare Pullback Starting in the 1970s and through the 1990s QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.8 – Outline the evolution of social welfare policies during the period of retrenchment. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:11 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:11 AM

 

5. In 1935, the public assistance provisions of the Social Security Act were embraced by the public and readily accepted by politicians.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Great Depression and the New Deal (1925–1940) QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:11 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:11 AM

 

6. The Great Depression permanently brought the federal government into the provision of social welfare services in the United States​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Great Depression and the New Deal (1925–1940) QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:11 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:12 AM

 

7. The President and Congress joined together to pass significant social welfare legislation including the Affordable Care Act and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The New Century QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.9 – Describe the nature of social welfare policy in the 21st century. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:12 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:12 AM

 

Multiple Choice

 

8. The Social Security Act did not include​   a. ​social insurance programs   b. ​veterans assistance programs   c. public assistance programs​   d. ​old age assistance   e. aid to the blind and disabled​   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Great Depression and the New Deal (1925–1940) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 3:55 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 3:56 AM

 

9. Among those categorized by the Elizabethan Poor Laws as worthy of assistance were:​   a. single poor women​   b. ​orphans   c. ​unemployed poor men   d. ​married poor women   e. rich elderly people​   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Colonial Period (1690–1800) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.1 – Describe the nature of social welfare in America during the colonial period. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 3:56 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 3:57 AM

 

10. All of the following were a part of the Elizabethan Poor Laws except:​   a. primary responsibility for assistance rests with the family​   b. ​a distinction between worthy and unworthy poor   c. ​local authorities were not involved in providing assistance   d. residency requirements​   e. ​assistance is given only in the case of dire necessity   ANSWER:   c POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Colonial Period (1690–1800) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.1 – Describe the nature of social welfare in America during the colonial period. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 3:58 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 3:59 AM

 

11. Social welfare programs developed as a result of the War on Poverty during the 1960s included:​   a. Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)​   b. ​The addition of disability insurance to the Social Security Act   c. ​Unemployment insurance   d. ​Head Start   e. Earned income Tax Credit​   ANSWER:   d POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Social Reform (1960s–1970s) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.7 – Evaluate the impact of the social reform era of the 1960s and 1970s on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 3:59 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 4:00 AM

 

12. Which of the following was an outcome of the Civil War:​   a. women began to be active outside the home in public health careers and social welfare services​   b. abolishment of pre-Civil War federal programs to provide social welfare benefits​   c. ​a renewed emphasis on agricultural production   d. ​reaffirmation of slavery   e. ​the right to vote for women   ANSWER:   a POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Civil War and Postwar Period (1861–1874) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.3 – Describe the nature of social welfare during the Civil War and the postwar period. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 4:00 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 4:01 AM

 

13. The progressive era was a time of great social welfare reform. Which of the following did not occur as part of the progressive era?​   a. ​mothers pension programs   b. ​child labor laws   c. special courts for juvenile offenders​   d. ​compulsory school attendance laws   e. ​aid to dependent children   ANSWER:   e POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Progressive Era (1875–1925) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 4:21 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 4:21 AM

 

14. Which of the following was not a part of New Deal social welfare policy:​   a. ​Medical Insurance Act (MIA)   b. ​Social Security Act (SSA)   c. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)​   d. ​Works Progress Administration (WPA)   e. ​Federal Emergency Relief Act (FERA)   ANSWER:   a POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Great Depression and the New Deal (1925–1940) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 5:09 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 5:09 AM

 

15. Charity Organization Societies and the Settlement Movement​   a. Were similar in their approach to social welfare services​   b. ​Grew out of the War on Poverty   c. ​Dominated the social service system of the progressive era   d. ​Are irrelevant to the social work profession   e. ​Were a product of Colonial America   ANSWER:   c POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Progressive Era (1875–1925) QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 5:10 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 5:11 AM

 

16. The tragic events of September 11, 2001 were​   a. ​shocking but insignificant to changes in social welfare policy   b. ​immediately responded to by the Department of Homeland Security   c. ​an impetus to the creation of the Transportation Security  Administration (TSA)   d. not covered by the media​   e. of minimal impact and short-lived​   ANSWER:   c POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The New Century QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.9 – Describe the nature of social welfare policy in the 21st century. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 5:11 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 5:12 AM

 

17. The key social welfare policy that was passed during the years of the New Century was:​   a. the Uninsured Health Care Coverage Act​   b. ​the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)   c. the Health Living Initiative​   d. ​Medicare   e. ​the Immigrant Children’s Arrival Act   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The New Century QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.9 – Describe the nature of social welfare policy in the 21st century. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/19/2015 5:13 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/19/2015 5:15 AM

 

18. Social welfare policy can be controversial. Which policy is an example of major legislation that was passed into law with no votes from the opposing political party?   a. Social Security Act   b. Welfare Reform Act   c. Gun Registration Act   d. Affordable Care Act   e. Environmental Protection Act   ANSWER:   d POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The New Century QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.9 – Describe the nature of social welfare policy in the 21st century. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   6/17/2019 12:55 AM DATE MODIFIED:   6/17/2019 12:58 AM

 

Essay

 

19. Describe how industrialization, immigration, urbanization and westward expansion impacted the social welfare system during the 1800’s.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Pre–Civil War Period (1800–1860) QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.2 – Describe the nature of social welfare in America during the pre–Civil War period. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:12 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:13 AM

 

20. Pick one of the following times in history: the Colonial era, the Progressive era, the Great Depression, Social Reform period, or the Economics of the 1990s. Discuss the social conditions of the era.  In addition, discuss the social welfare programs that resulted from these social conditions.  Finally, what values and beliefs were reflected in the social policy of that time in history?​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Colonial Period (1690–1800) Progressive Era (1875–1925) The Great Depression and ihe New Deal (1925–1940) Social Reform (1960s–1970s) Retrenchment: Social Welfare Pullback Starting in the 1970s and through the 1990s QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.1 – Describe the nature of social welfare in America during the colonial period. 2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. 2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. 2.7 – Evaluate the impact of the social reform era of the 1960s and 1970s on social welfare. 2.8 – Outline the evolution of social welfare policies during the period of retrenchment. KEYWORDS:   Understand DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:13 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:13 AM

 

21. What are three contributions to the profession of social work from the Charity Organization Societies?  What are three contributions to the profession of social work from the Settlement movement?  Identify and describe.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Progressive Era (1875–1925) QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.4 – Discuss the evolution of social welfare during the progressive era. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:13 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:13 AM

 

22. The Social Security Act consists of two components: public assistance and social insurance.  Describe how these two approaches are different and give examples of programs that fall within each component.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Great Depression and the New Deal (1925–1940) QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.5 – Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal on social welfare. KEYWORDS:   Understand DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:14 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:14 AM

 

23. Review the history of health care policy in this country.  Why do you think it has been so contentious?  Who are the competing interests and what are their points of disagreement? Agreement?​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Difficult REFERENCES:   The New Century QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   2.9 – Describe the nature of social welfare policy in the 21st century. KEYWORDS:   Analyze DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:14 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/20/2015 2:15 AM

 

Chapter_04__Analyzing_and_Researching_Social_Welfare_Policies     True / False

 

1. Social welfare policy analysis is the investigation and inquiry into the causes and consequences of social welfare programs.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   What Is Policy Analysis? QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.1 – Demonstrate what policy analysis means for social welfare policies. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:41 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

2. Social welfare policy always follows a linear flow.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:41 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

3. Rational policy-making includes knowledge of all possible policy alternatives.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:43 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

4. Social welfare programs are a product of input from all concerned parties.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   How Is Social Welfare Policy Created? QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.3 – Discuss the processes related to the creation of social welfare policy. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:43 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

5. The magnitude of a social event often influences the course of public policy.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   True POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:44 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

6. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes data that are available only through on-line membership.​   a. True   b. False   ANSWER:   False POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Social Welfare Policy Research QUESTION TYPE:   True / False HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.7 – Describe the social welfare policy research arena. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:44 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

Multiple Choice

 

7. Which of the following is not an example of how social welfare policy gets developed?​   a. ​rationalism   b. ​incrementalism   c. ​window of opportunity   d. ​street-level bureaucrats   e. ​biological determinism   ANSWER:   e POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:32 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

8. Street level bureaucracy focuses on:​   a. ​what happens after social welfare policy is implemented   b. what happens before social welfare policy is implemented​   c. ​what happens during social welfare policy development   d. ​administrators control of social welfare programs   e. ​policy-makers input in social welfare policy development   ANSWER:   a POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:33 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

9. Based on the window of opportunity theory, for an idea to become a public policy the following elements must be present:​   a. ​cost analysis, policy alternatives and lack of consequences   b. ​small changes to existing policies and political support   c. ​a compelling public problem, timing, political support, and a solution   d. ​administrative direction and public interest   e. ​legislative imperative   ANSWER:   c POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:33 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

10. Incrementalism in social welfare policy development is:​   a. ​major steps in creating new policy   b. ​major steps in amending existing policies   c. ​small changes in existing policies   d. ​no changes in existing policies   e. ​rational and fair   ANSWER:   c POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:35 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

11. Social welfare policies are not created and enacted through:​   a. ​lobbying   b. ​executive orders   c. ​judicial decisions   d. ​agency regulations   e. presidential decree​   ANSWER:   e POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   How Is Social Welfare Policy Created? QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.3 – Discuss the processes related to the creation of social welfare policy. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:36 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

12. Public policies are passed into law through the legislative, executive and:​   a. ​regulatory branch   b. ​judicial branch   c. ​congressional caucus   d. ​constitutional commission   e. state lobbies​   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   How Is Social Welfare Policy Created? QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.3 – Discuss the processes related to the creation of social welfare policy. KEYWORDS:   Understand DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:37 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

13. The critical theory model of analysis stresses:​   a. ​the impact that race plays on social welfare policy development   b. ​whether an imbalance of power impacts social welfare policy development   c. ​who benefits and who does not benefit from social welfare policy   d. ​the impact that class plays on social welfare policy development   e. ​all of the choices listed   ANSWER:   e POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:38 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

14. The first step in any analysis of social welfare policies is:​   a. ​identifying the key players   b. ​identifying the issue or problem of concern   c. ​assessing the actual impact   d. ​assessing the intended impact   e. ​assessing public reaction   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:39 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

15. Reliable sources for policy research include:​   a. ​government documents   b. ​brochures from constituent groups   c. ​internet blogs   d. ​political campaign commercials   e. ​People magazine   ANSWER:   a POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   Social Welfare Policy Research QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.7 – Describe the social welfare policy research arena. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:39 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

16. The number of Congressional Districts in the United States:​   a. ​Changes with the decennial census   b. ​Stands at 435   c. ​Includes all Senators, and stands at 535   d. ​Represents about 5 million people in each   e. ​Varies from election to election   ANSWER:   b POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Easy REFERENCES:   How Is Social Welfare Policy Created? QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES:   False LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.3 – Discuss the processes related to the creation of social welfare policy. KEYWORDS:   Remember DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:40 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

Essay

 

17. Discuss the differences between rationalism and incrementalism in the development of social welfare policy.  What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach?​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   The Dynamics of Social Welfare Policy Development QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.2 – Describe the dynamics of social welfare policy development. KEYWORDS:   Evaluate DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:45 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

18. The book presents the critical theory model for social welfare policy analysis.  Identify and explain the key steps in this model.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Apply, Analyze DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:46 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

19. Social welfare policy often flows from the federal government.  Identify how other systems and groups are impacted by the implementation of federal social welfare policies.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   How Is Social Welfare Policy Created? QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.3 – Discuss the processes related to the creation of social welfare policy. KEYWORDS:   Understand DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:46 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

20. What is the difference between the intended impact of a social welfare policy and the actual impact? Give an example to illustrate you answer.​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Analyze DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:46 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

21. How can understanding and application of critical theory help in analyzing the impact of social welfare policies?​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Analyze DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:47 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM

 

22. What are the steps you might take to conduct thorough research on a policy issue?​ ANSWER:   Answers Will Vary​ POINTS:   1 DIFFICULTY:   Moderate REFERENCES:   Models of Social Welfare Policy Analysis QUESTION TYPE:   Essay HAS VARIABLES:   False STUDENT ENTRY MODE:   Basic LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   4.4 – Distinguish the characteristics of the different models of social welfare policy analysis. KEYWORDS:   Apply DATE CREATED:   8/20/2015 2:48 AM DATE MODIFIED:   8/26/2015 6:25 AM