21.Social policy decisions are always determined by objective analysis of issues.
(p. 283)
True
False
22.In 1995 there were, in Washington, D.C., about: (p. 283)
a.2,000 registered lobbyists.
b.3,000 registered lobbyists.
c.10,000 registered lobbyists.
d.6,000 registered lobbyists.
23.Pressure and lobbying are used to make sure that the decision makers treat all groups the same. (p. 284)
True
False
24.Corporate welfare does not have a direct impact on the population.(p. 285)
True
False
25.Most ordinary people do not write, talk to, or vote for their legislators.
(p. 288)
True
False
26.All state legislatures across the country: (p. 285)
a.meet every year.
b.meet for at least ten months a year.
c.have full-time, highly paid expert social policy staff.
d.none of the above
27.The media do not attempt to influence our views on social policy. (p. 285)
True
False
28.The general population becomes aware and/or knowledgeable of issues mainly through the efforts of: (p. 286)
a.politicians.
b.human service workers.
c.the media.
d.teachers.
29.Opposition to the development of new policies is frequently based primarily on self-serving economic factors. (p. 286)
True
False
30. Ample funds guarantee the effective implementation of policy. (p. 287)
True
False
31.How one goes about eliminating poverty involves:(p. 288)
a.operational policy.
b.general policy.
c.stating broad objectives first.
d.usually involves little controversy.
32.The stopping of payments on the basis of written record alone (Social Security disability program) is an example of interpretation of an operational policy.
(p. 288)
True
False
33. Social policies in preliterate societies were really just plans for survival that assured food, shelter and protection. (pg. 274 )
True
False
34. Social policy in the U.S. is solely determined by the President of the country. (pg. 275 )
True
False