Poor No More

Question 1

Social policies are defined as:

A The overall rules and regulations, laws, and other administrative directives that set the framework and objectives for state social welfare activity.
B. Unwritten rules, and regulations, and laws that all people follow.
C. A service provided by a government agency for the welfare of an individual or community.
D. A system of exploitation characterized by violence and poverty.

Answer 1

A. The overall rules and regulations, laws, and other administrative directives that set the framework and objectives for state social welfare activity.

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered to be an income security program?

A. Employment insurance
B. Medicare
C. Old Age Security
D. The National Child Benefit Supplement

Answer 2

B. Medicare

Question 3

The US-Canada Free-Trade Agreement had what affect on Canadian social welfare programming?

A. The Free-Trade Agreement had no effect whatsoever.
B. The Free Trade Agreement had minimal effects on social welfare spending overall.
C. The Free Trade Agreement put pressure on social welfare programs as a result of forced cutbacks in government spending.
D. The Free Trade Agreement allowed for the subsequent expansion of social welfare programs in Canada. D. The Free Trade Agreement allowed for the subsequent expansion of social welfare programs in Canada.

Answer 3

C. The Free Trade Agreement put pressure on social welfare programs as a result of forced cutbacks in government spending.

Question 4

Between 1976 and 1979 the income gap between the rich and the poor Canada

A. Levelled and remained approximately the same.
B. Was reduced significantly, resulting in more equity.
C. Increased significantly
D. Oscillated over the period, with no obvious trend.

Answer 4

C. Increased significantly

Question 5

which of the following is not a key value of social democracy, or Canada’s New Democratic Party?

A. Social equality
B. Individualism
C. Co-operation
D. Economic freedom.

Answer 5

B. Individualism

Question 6

In Espinoza-Anderson’s liberal welfare regimes:

A. The term “liberal” refers to classical liberalism (different than the political ideology of the Liberal Party of Canada) which is concerned with minimal government intervention in the economy.
B. Benefits would be institutional, available to everyone on a universal basis.
C. Social expenditures would be a high percentage of the GDP.
D. Public sector delivery of programs is encouraged.

Answer 6

A. The term “liberal” refers to classical liberalism (different than the political ideology of the Liberal Party of Canada) which is concerned with minimal government intervention in the economy

Question 7

Using a social inclusion approach to social welfare would not involve:

A. Developing the capacities of people to earn their own income.
B. A singular focus on the economic aspects of social disadvantage.
C. The direct participation of people in the decisions that affect them.
D. Reducing the social and physical distance between people.

Answer 7

B. A singular focus on the economic aspects of social disadvantage.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the Multi-dimensional Poverty Index?
A. It replaces the UN’s Human Development index
B. It recognizes the multi-dimensional aspect of poverty
C. Using this index increases the number of people worldwide that would be considered living in poverty.
D. All of the above

Answer 8

D. All the above

Question 9

Absolute measures of poverty differ from relative measures of poverty in that absolute measures:

A. Are based on an essential basket of goods and services rather than how low one’s income is in comparison to others.
B. Depend on different household size in different regions.
C. Are not put fourth explicitly as poverty lines.
D. Indicate that only 4 percent of Canadians are actually living in poverty

Answer 9

A. Are based on an essential basket of goods and services rather then how low one’s income is in comparison to others.

Question 10

Applying a “social exclusion “ approach to understanding poverty does not include:

A. The recognition of many individuals,family and social factors reinforcing each other.
B. A specific focus on income level calculations and financial assets.
C. Asserting the need for more coordinated, comprehensive solutions.

Answer 10

B. A specific focus on income level calculations and financial assets.

Question 11

Which perspective on poverty ascribes differences in earnings to factors such as less education, fewer job skills, old age, poor health and low geographic mobility?

A. Human capital perspective.
B. Market economy perspective.
C. Political economy perspective
D. Both a) and b)

Answer 11

A. Human capital perspective

Question 12

In the 1700s and early 1800s legislation such as the Orphans Act in 1799 and the Apprentices and minors Act of 1974 permitted:

Answer 12

Town wardens to bind a child under the age of 14 as an apprentice or labourer.

Question 13

Both the Working Income Supplement (WIS) and the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) was designed to reduce the “welfare wall,” which is:

Answer 13

The disincentives to work because of the financial and other supports that are lost when welfare families accept employment.

Question 14

Which of the following is untrue with respect to the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)?

Answer 14

It provides a tax deduction to those who qualify based on a needs test

Question 15

American Vocational Rehabilitation ACT of 1973

Answer 15

Which prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities, represents a pivotal point in the history of persons with disabilities.

Question 16

Ableism-

Answer 16

Belief in people without disabilities are superior than those with disabilities.

Question 17

Treaties-

Answer 17

Between the Canadian government and First Nations to establish peaceful resolution and land agreements.

Question 18

Consumer Price Index (CPI)-

Answer 18

Is an indicator of changes in consumer prices experienced by Canadians.

Question 19

Workfare-

Answer 19

Takes many different forms it could mean that a person must take a job to get their Social Assistance cheque, or it could mean that people receive a smaller cheque if they refuse to work.

Question 20

Welfare Wall -

Answer 20

Refers to disincentives to move from welfare to work.

Question 21

Market basket measures-

Answer 21

Measures of poverty calculates the income needed by a household to meet its needs.

Question 22

Low income cut off

Answer 22

Based on the percentage of income that individuals or families spend on basic needs in comparison to the rest of Canadians.

Question 23

Low income measures-

Answer 23

A stats Canada poverty indicator that measures low-income rates as one-half of the medium income of the country

Question 24

Residential Schools-

Answer 24

Historical institutions tasked with educating aboriginal children. Industrial schools, hostels, billets, and residential schools.

Question 25

Indian Act of 1876-

Answer 25

This act provided for the governments guardianship over Indian lands and regulates and controls virtually every aspect of Aboriginal life. Strictly defines who qualifies as being of Indian status.

Question 26

Community well-being index-

Answer 26

Developed by Aboriginal affairs and northern dev. Canada, provides at a glance summaries of the well-being in individual communities.

Question 27

Sixties scoop-

Answer 27

Refers to an estimated 20,000 First Nations and Métis children taken from their families and fostered out to primarily white middle class families and continuing until the mid 80s

Question 28

Family responsibility approach is-

Answer 28

The role of income security and social security is to facilitate decision-making and provide support when the families ability to provide fails. This approach sees promoting labor force attachment for family members as the primary focus of any policy-making efforts.

Question 29

Social problems definition-

Answer 29

This a situation that is incompatible with some standard or norm held by a significant number of people in society who agree that action is needed to alter the situation.

Question 30

Active measures priority of First Nations groups-

Answer 30

Equals proactive approach to move First Nations away from income assistance.

Question 31

Know the human capital perspective-

Answer 31

Focuses on the labor force characteristics of individuals. Thus, low earnings that lead to poverty can result from factors such as lower levels of education, fewer job skills, old age, poor health, anyone who has lived in Canada for a certain length of time.

Question 32

CPP-

Answer 32

Provides pension upon retirement to a person who has contributed to it.

Question 33

Workers Comp-

Answer 33

Collection of provincial social insurance programs for employers and workers to replace the role of the courts to determine compensation for workplace injuries.

Question 34

Child tax benefit-

Answer 34

Monthly payment from tax credit paid to families from the government based on the number of children and level of income. Now called CCTB and NCBS

Question 35

EI-

Answer 35

Social insurance type of income security program providing income replacement to workers out of work temporarily.

Question 36

Social Assistance-

Answer 36

Province based minimum income program for people in need. Also known as welfare

Question 37

Old age security-

Answer 37

A program that provides a basic pension to anyone who has lived in Canada for a certain length of time.

Question 38

In the early 1900s newcomers were sought to help develop Canada using official policies designed to exclude non-whites. A policy that prevented South Asians from entering Canada was called.

A. The Chinese Head Tax
B. The Mosaic Policy
C. He Continuous Journey Requirement
D. Regression Analysis

Answer 38

C. He Continuous Journey Requirement

Question 39

Which of the following was NOT created to colonize and subjugate Aboriginal people?

A. The reserve system
B. The Indian Act
C. The welfare system
D. Residential schools

Answer 39

C. The welfare system

Question 40

Some of the key indicators that many Aboriginal people in Canada live in third-world conditions are:

A. Low life expectancy, high suicide rate and high infant mortality rate.
B. Low Child poverty rate, few children in care and little substance abuse.
C. Low rate of HIV/AIDS, infrequent spousal violence and low incarceration rates.
D. Lack of indoor plumbing, hot water and central heating.

Answer 40

A. Low life expectancy, high suicide rate and high infant mortality rate.

Question 41

Indian Agents:

Answer 41

A government official authorized to administer the Indian Act in Aboriginal communities.

Question 42

Historically, people with disabilities were pitied and categorized as “deserving poor. “ Currently, society views disability as:

A. A tragedy
B. Failure of medical science
C. People who can play a full role in society
D. Less valuable than non-disabled people

Answer 42

C. People who can play a full role in society

Question 43

The term “job modifications” is a type of workplace accommodation that refers to:

A. Assistive software
B. The personal help workers need to participate in the labour market
C. Ramps and handrails
D. Accessible transportation

Answer 43

B. The personal help workers need to participate in the labour market

Question 44

According to the National Council of Welfare (2010) when comparing eligibility criteria and benefit amounts for each province and territory to the LICO, the annual provincial support to people with disabilities for a single individual is almost always

A. Meeting the LICO
B. 10% above the LICO
C. 20% below the LICO
D. less than 50% of LICO

Answer 44

D. less than 50% of LICO