Chapter 17 Flashcards
a form of fiscal federalism where federal aid is given to the states with few strings attached
block grants
the establishment of an income level by government that references the point at which an individual is considered to be living in poverty
culture of poverty
those benefits guaranteed by law paid to individuals by the federal government, such as Social Security
entitlements
an alternative to the progressive income tax
flat tax
federally funded program that gives food coupons to low income people based on income and family size
food stamp program
the portion of national income that individuals and groups earn
income distribution
a shared program between the federal and local governments that covers hospital and nursing home costs of low-income people
Medicaid
program that covers hospital and medical costs of the elderly as well as disabled individuals receiving SS
Medicare
references the point at which an individual is considered living in what has been called a “culture of poverty”
poverty line
a tax based upon the amount of money an individual earns, such as an income tax
progressive tax
a tax that is imposed on individuals regardless of how much they earn, such as a sales tax
regressive tax
a minimum government guarantee that ensures that individuals living in poverty will receive support in the form of social welfare programs
safety net
entitlement programs such as Social Security and programs such as Aid to Dependent Children paid for by the federal government
social welfare
an alternative to the traditional welfare, where an individual is trained to work instead of receiving welfare
workfare
