Civics Polity ยท General Awareness

Social Welfare Programs

1,269 Questions

Attempt questions on various social welfare programs, government policies, and public assistance initiatives. The topics cover security benefits, disability support, and healthcare subsidies. These questions help candidates prepare for the social studies and civics sections of exams.

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Social Welfare Programs Questions

Multiple choice

People with disabilities who are eligible for SSDI or SSI may also be eligible for:

  1. Medicare

  2. Medicaid

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

People with disabilities who are eligible for SSDI or SSI may also be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Multiple choice

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for:

  1. People 65 years of age or older

  2. People with disabilities

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for people 65 years of age or older, as well as people with disabilities.

Multiple choice

People with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid may also be eligible for:

  1. Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs

  2. Medicaid Savings Program

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

People with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid may also be eligible for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs and Medicaid Savings Program.

Multiple choice

Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs is a program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs is a program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drug costs.

Multiple choice

How did the ACA expand Medicaid eligibility?

  1. It made Medicaid available to all Americans below a certain income level

  2. It expanded Medicaid eligibility to include childless adults

  3. It increased the income eligibility limit for Medicaid

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The ACA expanded Medicaid eligibility in all of the ways listed.

Multiple choice

What is the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit?

  1. A prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries

  2. A prescription drug benefit for Medicaid beneficiaries

  3. A prescription drug benefit for children

  4. A prescription drug benefit for low-income adults
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit is a prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries.

Multiple choice

How do joint families provide social security and support to their members?

  1. Care for the Elderly

  2. Support During Crises

  3. Emotional Support

  4. All of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Joint families offer social security by providing care for the elderly, support during crises, and emotional support to their members.

Multiple choice

Which New Deal program provided direct relief to the unemployed?

  1. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

  2. Public Works Administration (PWA)

  3. Works Progress Administration (WPA)

  4. Social Security Act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program that employed millions of unemployed workers on public works projects, such as road construction and building schools.

Multiple choice

Which New Deal program established a system of social insurance?

  1. National Recovery Administration (NRA)

  2. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

  3. Social Security Act

  4. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Security Act established a system of social insurance, including old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to dependent children.

Multiple choice

Which New Deal program was designed to provide financial assistance to the elderly, the unemployed, and the disabled?

  1. National Recovery Administration (NRA)

  2. Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

  3. Social Security Act

  4. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Social Security Act provided financial assistance to the elderly, the unemployed, and the disabled.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the situation where a government program benefits a large group of individuals at the expense of a small group?

  1. Social justice.

  2. Progressive taxation.

  3. Redistribution of wealth.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Redistribution of wealth is a term used to describe the situation where a government program benefits a large group of individuals at the expense of a small group.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the situation where a government program is designed to benefit all citizens equally?

  1. Universal program.

  2. Entitlement program.

  3. Social insurance program.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Universal program, entitlement program, and social insurance program are all terms used to describe a government program designed to benefit all citizens equally.

Multiple choice

How can I report Medicare fraud?

  1. Call the Medicare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

  2. Visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov

  3. Contact your local Medicare office

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

You can report Medicare fraud by calling the Medicare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), visiting the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov, or contacting your local Medicare office.

Multiple choice

How can I report Medicaid fraud?

  1. Call the Medicaid Fraud Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)

  2. Visit the Medicaid website at www.medicaid.gov

  3. Contact your local Medicaid office

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

You can report Medicaid fraud by calling the Medicaid Fraud Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477), visiting the Medicaid website at www.medicaid.gov, or contacting your local Medicaid office.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of a 'safety net' in the context of social welfare policy?

  1. A system of government programs designed to provide basic support to individuals and families in need

  2. A network of private organizations that offer assistance to vulnerable populations

  3. A set of regulations aimed at preventing poverty and inequality

  4. A strategy for promoting economic growth and job creation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A safety net in social welfare policy refers to a system of government programs and services that aim to provide basic support and assistance to individuals and families facing economic hardship or other vulnerabilities.