Acceptance of social welfare but a preference for personal responsibility (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What 3 principles define Republican social welfare approach?
What 3 principles define Republican social welfare approach?
Personal responsibility, limited govt, fiscal prudence
Which age group does Medicare primarily cover?
Which age group does Medicare primarily cover?
Seniors over 65 & some disabled individuals
What programme did TANF replace in 1996?
What programme did TANF replace in 1996?
Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
What is SNAP also commonly known as?
What is SNAP also commonly known as?
Food stamps
How do Republicans view the duration of govt assistance?
How do Republicans view the duration of govt assistance?
Should be temporary measure, not long-term
What culture do Republicans critique in overly generous welfare programmes?
What culture do Republicans critique in overly generous welfare programmes?
Dependency culture
Who introduced the Great Society programmes in the 1960s?
Who introduced the Great Society programmes in the 1960s?
President Lyndon B. Johnson
What is the Republican position on universal healthcare?
What is the Republican position on universal healthcare?
Oppose as costly & inefficient
What do block grants provide to states?
What do block grants provide to states?
Fixed federal funding for welfare programmes
What is the proposed premium support system for Medicare?
What is the proposed premium support system for Medicare?
Fixed amount for private or traditional Medicare
What year was the Welfare Reform Act (PRWORA) signed?
What year was the Welfare Reform Act (PRWORA) signed?
1996
Why do Republicans oppose the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Why do Republicans oppose the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
View as govt overreach & increases costs