Chapter 17 Social Welfare Policy AP Gov – Flashcards
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social welfare policy
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government programs designed to improve quality of life
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public policy
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an international course of action followed by government in dealing with some problem or matter of concern
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agenda
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set of issues to be discussed or given attention
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systematic agenda
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all public issues viewed as requiring government attention; a discussion agenda
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social welfare state
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government has responsibility to make sure its people live well and have enough resources
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governmental (institutional) agenda
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the changing list of issues to which governments believe they should address themselves
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agenda setting
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constant process of forming the list of issues to be addressed by government
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policy formulation
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crafting of appropriate and acceptable proposed courses of action to ameliorate or resolve public problems
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policy adoption
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approval of a policy proposal by the people with the requisite authority, such as a legislature
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policy implementation
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process of carrying out public policy through governmental agencies and courts
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non-means-based programs
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program provided no matter what income
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means-based programs
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intended to help those whose income falls below poverty level
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policy evaluation
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process of determining whether a course of action is achieving its intended goals
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Social Security Act (1935)
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a law that established old-age insurance (Social Security) and assistance for the needy, children, and others, and unemployment insurance
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entitlement program
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income security program to which all those meeting eligibility criteria are entitled
