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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt establish Social Security?

A
to end the Great Depression
B
to provide economic security
C
to gain approval of the New Deal
D
to protect the free market system
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It is controlled only by the federal government.
A
All funding comes from the state.
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It is set by multiple levels of the government.
A
All policies are determined by local school boards.
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20
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C
40
D
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

e
enforcing laws for SNAP program
o
operating public schools daily
d
determining what must be taught in all schools
p
providing federal funding to states for education
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Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?

A
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.
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Which best describe the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program? Select 3 options. It is funded by state governments.It is primarily based on need. It is a public assistance program. It used to be known as “food stamps.”It is not really affected by economic ups and downs.It is designed for people over the age of 65.

A
It is funded by state governments.
B
It is primarily based on need.
C
It is a public assistance program.
D
It used to be known as “food stamps.”
E
It is not really affected by economic ups and downs.
F
It is designed for people over the age of 65.
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What is the definition of the term “public assistance”?

a
a government program that provides income, food, or housing
a
a monthly payment provided to a citizen enrolled in a program
a
an educational voucher used to help parents pay for private schooling
a
a social policy outlining the qualifications for government program enrollment
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most likely

R
Retirees would discover they have fewer benefits than they’d anticipated.
C
Citizens would have to wait far longer to collect their benefits.
W
Workers would have less money to take home each week.
G
Government officials would please everyone involved.
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Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Select 3 options. It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.It is administered and regulated by the state government. It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled. It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program. It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.

I
It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.
I
It is administered and regulated by the state government.
I
It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled.
I
It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program.
I
It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.
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Who funds public assistance programs?

s
state governments
c
city governments
l
local and county governments
s
state and federal governments

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