Social Welfare and Entitlements – Flashcards

A form of fiscal federalism where federal aid is given to the states with few strings attached.

The establishment of an income level by government that references the point at which an individual is considered to be living in poverty.

Those benefits guaranteed by law paid to individuals by the federal government, such as Social Security.

An alternative to the progressive income tax where individuals pay the same percentage regardless of how much they earn.

Federally funded program gives food coupons to low income people based on income and family size.

The portion of national income that individuals and groups earn.

A shared program between the federal and local governments that covers hospital and nursing home costs of low-income people.

Program that covers hospital and medical costs of people 65 years of age and older as well as disabled individuals receiving Social Security.

References the point at which an individual is considered living in what has been called a "culture of poverty."

A tax based upon the amount of money an individual earned, such as an income tax. Became legal as a result of the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution.

A tax that is imposed on individuals regardless of how much they earn, such as a sales tax.

A minimum government guarantee that ensures that individuals living in poverty will recieve support in the form of social welfare programs.

Entitlement programs such as Social Security and programs such as Aid to Dependent Children paid for by the federal government.

An alternative to the traditional welfare, where an individual is trained to work instead of receiving welfare.