Social Policy

Question 1

7176✔ 79

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C: 79

Question 2

Based upon the data in this chart, which issue is most likely to be faced by policy makers?

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B: handling rising benefit costs for senior citizens receiving Social Security

Question 3

According to President Johnson, what was the purpose of Medicare?

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D: to help senior citizens with low incomes to pay for medical care

Question 4

2.0%✔ 4.0% 6.0%

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B: 4.0%

Question 5

According to the graph, government spending on Medicare and Medicaid has:

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D: risen greatly.

Question 6

growing✔ shrinking staying constant

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B: shrinking

Question 7

If the prediction in this graph comes true, what challenge will it pose to Social Security programs?

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D: More spending will be needed, but less funding will be received.

Question 8

Life expectancies in the United States have gradually  over time.

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A: increased

Question 9

1975 and 1985✔ 1985 and 1995 1995 and 2005

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B: 1985 and 1995

Question 10

4.0 3.0✔ 2.0

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C: 2.0

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