In Zelman v.v. Simmons-Harris in 2002, the Supreme Court ruled school voucher programs are constitutional so long as

In Zelman v.v. Simmons-Harris in 2002, the Supreme Court ruled school voucher programs are constitutional so long as

a. there is true private choice.
b. school officials are supportive of applicants.
c. students are not segregated on the basis of gender.
d. teachers are educated in secular colleges and universities.
e. textbooks are purchased by private/ individual funds.

Answer: A

Charles Murray argued that social welfare programs

Charles Murray argued that social welfare programs

a. were unconstitutional.
b. made going on welfare more attractive than to look for a job.
c. were generally successful in lifting people out of poverty.
d. discouraged women from having children without being married.
e. were economically sound but a low priority.

Answer: B

The big debate in 1935 and 1965 over Social Security and Medicare was over

The big debate in 1935 and 1965 over Social Security and Medicare was over

a. whether the public wanted them.
b. whether they were too costly.
c. whether they constituted unnecessary duplication.
d. whether they were needed.
e. whether it was legitimate for government to provide them.

Answer: E

Programs such as Social Security and Medicare are the product of

Programs such as Social Security and Medicare are the product of

a. client politics.
b. association politics.
c. majoritarian politics.
d. interest-group politics.
e. entrepreneurial politics.

Answer: C

Under TANF, welfare caseloads nationally have

Under TANF, welfare caseloads nationally have

a. decreased significantly.
b. decreased slightly.
c. remained about the same as they were under AFDC.
d. increased slightly from the days of AFDC.
e. increased significantly from the days of AFDC.

Answer: A

Which statement accurately describes the ultimate fate of AFDC?

Which statement accurately describes the ultimate fate of AFDC?

a. It was reformed in 1996 but is scheduled to expire in 2008.
b. It was abolished in 1996 and replaced by a block grant program, TANF.
c. It was restructured in a manner that eliminated fraud and increased federal control.
d. It was supported by so many special interests there was no hope of significant change.
e. Congress incorporated the program under three categorical grants.

Answer: B