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What is the definition of the term “public assistance”?
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a government program that provides income, food, or housingB
a monthly payment provided to a citizen enrolled in a programC
an educational voucher used to help parents pay for private schoolingD
a social policy outlining the qualifications for government program enrollment2
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Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?
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Medicare’s only requirement is being an adult who has paid taxes.B
Medicare is administered by state governments.C
Medicare provides free medical care for all enrollees.D
Medicare provides medical assistance to senior citizens.3
Who funds public assistance programs?
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state governmentsB
city governmentsC
local and county governmentsD
state and federal governments5
Which statement about general education policy is most accurate?
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It is controlled only by the federal government.B
All funding comes from the state.C
It is set by multiple levels of the government.D
All policies are determined by local school boards.6
Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Select 3 options.
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It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.B
It is administered and regulated by the state government.C
It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled.D
It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program.E
It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.7
What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?
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Each one would completely solve the Social Security problem.B
Each one would require someone to give up money and/or benefits.C
Each one would be protested by people who are already retired.D
Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.8
Which best explains why the government funds public education in the United States?
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to instill citizens with knowledge to better participate in government and the economyB
to make sure citizens only elect the correct political candidatesC
to provide sufficient employment within the public school systemD
to ensure that the government controls what information citizens can access9
Which step is the first one in the Social Security process?
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investmentB
payoutC
retirementD
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Look at this chart.
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Life expectancy is increasing slower than expected, so people are not living as long as thought.B
Younger people are no longer paying as many retirement taxes as in past generations.C
The number of elderly Americans is growing quickly, so more money is going out than coming in.D
An unequal amount of taxes is being allocated to Medicare and Medicaid services.Did you find these answers helpful?
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