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According to the standard government definitions, the percentage of the U

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According to the standard government definitions, the percentage of the U.S. population now (2008) considered to be living in poverty is about: A. 18.1 percent B. 20.5 percent. C. 5.8 percent D. 13.2 percent 52. An example of a social insurance program is whereas an example of public assistance program is A. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, unemployment compensation B. Supplemental Security Income, unemployment compensation C. Social Security; food stamps D. Medicaid; Medicare

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51 answer is D

The poverty rate increased from 12.5% to 13.2% between 2007 and 2008, representing an additional 2.6 million people living in poverty.

52 answer is C

Some of the major social insurance programs in US are:

  • Social security (self and on behalf of a dependent child)
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs benefits (except Veteran's pension)
  • Unemployment insurance compensation
  • Workers' compensation

Some of the major social welfare programs in US are:

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including Pass through Child Support
  • General Assistance (GA)