Question 1
The unemployment rate is best understood as __________.
◦ the rate at which Americans lose their jobs
◦ the percentage of Americans who are out of the workforce
◦ the percentage of Americans seeking work who are unable to find it
◦ the number of available jobs per 60,000 households
Question 2
What distinguishes a means-tested program from a social insurance program?
◦ A means-tested program extends benefits based on age categories, while a social insurance program provides benefits based on immediate need.
◦ A means-tested program extends benefits only to the elderly, while a social insurance program extends benefits to everyone.
◦ A social insurance program extends benefits only to the working poor, while a means-tested program extends benefits to everyone, regardless of social class.
◦ A social insurance program provides benefits to those who have paid into the program, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on demonstrated need.
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