Multiple Choice Questions
1.The self-sufficiency threshold suggests that a family needs less money to get by than the official poverty threshold. (p. 63)
True
False
2. Workers who have been laid off may be considered able-bodied poor.(p. 64)
True
False
3.The aged poor, young children, and handicapped persons are likely to be classified among the: (p. 64)
a.deserving poor.
b.able-bodied poor.
c.statistical poor.
d.the “silent majority”
4.According to your text, the program most people are talking about when they refer to “welfare” is: (p. 64)
a.Social Security.
b.AFDC.
c.General Assistance.
d.Food Stamps.
5.Eligibility standards for welfare benefits are set by:(p. 64)
a.local governments.
b.state governments.
c.the federal government.
d.a special commission.
6.The welfare system has been criticized on the grounds that it:(p. 65)
a.rewards irresponsible behavior.
b.leads to family nonformation.
c.minimizes work incentives for the poor.
d.all of the above
7.It appears that the states of the union will play a decreasing role in managing welfare programs in the coming years. (p. 65)
True
False
8.All states in the U.S. pay the same proportion of aid to AFDC recipients
(p. 66)
True.
False
9.According to government regulations, food stamps:(p. 67)
a.can only be used for buying food.
b.may be redeemed for cash.
c.can be used to buy paper products.
d.can be used to buy cigarettes.
10.Which of the following is not an indirect result of unemployment?(p. 69)
a.increase in some physical illnesses
b.increased mental illness
c.increased numbers applying for unemployment insurance
d.increased prison admissions