The American Democracy, 10th Edition (Patterson)

Chapter 16: Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Essay Quiz

1
What is the federal definition of poverty? Under this definition, how many poor people are there in the United States?
2
Trace the evolution of the Head Start program from its inception to the present time.
3
What is the difference between positive and negative government?
4
Why is the future viability of the social security program in question?
5
How did the Aid for Families with Dependent Children program change over time from its original intended purpose? How did the TANF program, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, change the practices of the AFDC?
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