Chapter 18. Welfare State Programs and Poverty Rates in the Great Recession, 2007-2010

EIA Activity: Welfare State Programs and Poverty Rates in the Great Recession, 2007-2010

Click on the links on the right to answer the following questions.

  1. Question

    use Link 1 to answer the following question. True or False: Entitlement programs have been estimated to prevent extreme poverty for about 2.38 million children in any given month.

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: The poverty rate for Americans aged 65 and older would jump nearly 50% without social security.

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question

    True or False: The poverty rate for Americans would be 20% without food stamps.

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question

    If you were a college student and qualified for food stamps, would you use them? Yes or no? Explain.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    If you were a college student and qualified for food stamps, would you use them? Yes or no? Explain.

  5. Question

    Some people argue that the current welfare system is the cause of poverty in the United States. Do you agree or disagree with their position? Explain.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Some people argue that the current welfare system is the cause of poverty in the United States. Do you agree or disagree with their position? Explain.

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