social chapter 8 not vocab an actual test hehe haha Flashcards
Who actually pays for social programs? How?
The citizens pay taxes which pay for the social programs.
The decisions the government makes on what to do with taxes affects what?
These decisions affect the quality of life for you and others
On page 267, what are two things that the US and Canada are alike in social programs? What is one difference?
Governments in Canada and the US provide support to people in distress or the people who cannot meet their basic needs.
In Canada and the US, some people also receive income support, paid for by taxes
Canada and US have different positions on supporting senior citizens
What are values?
beliefs about what re important
Values are influenced by?
Values are influenced by?
Many factors such as family, school, religion, media and life experiences.
What can happen to values? Why?
values can change over time
Because of new information and experience
What does Canada generally support and the US, less so?
more taxes to pay for scoial prgrams
Private health care means?
This means individual citizens cover the costs of their own medical needs.
What do they do in the US to cover these health care costs?
They buy health insurance
The provinces have the responsibility for?
healthcare
What are the 3 key social programs in Canada?
health care
pensions for seniors
Income Assistance
What are 2 kinds of tax that citizens pay?
income
sales
Income tax is based on ______________: the more money you earn, the more taxes you pay.
what you earn
Sales tax is based on ______________________________: the more you spend , the more tax you pay.
what you spend
GST stands for?
goods and services tax