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Chapter 3: POLICY ANALYSIS AND POLICY
PRACTICE
Multiple Choice
1. An advocate
who relies on careful and accurate analysis is using:
2. logos.
3. pathos.
4. ethos.
5. All
of these
ANS:
A
PG: 56
EPAS: 2.1.10g
2. Testifying
before her state legislature, an advocate begins by telling a story about
someone who was affected by the policy under debate. She is using:
3. logos.
4. pathos.
5. ethos.
6. All
of these
ANS:
B
PG: 56
EPAS: 2.1.10g
3. The
text defines policy practice as:
4. advocacy.
5. assessment
and analysis.
6. working
to help vulnerable groups.
7. practice
that focuses on changing policy.
ANS: D
PG: 56
EPAS: 2.1.8a
4. Which
of the following is not a
process technique for policy analysis?
5. Cost-benefit
analysis
6. Prince
Policy Appraisal
7. Need
assessment
8. All of
these are process techniques
ANS:
A
PG:
63-64
EPAS: 2.1.5b
5. A
“demand-based” definition of need tends to favor:
6. individuals
whose basic needs are not met.
7. those
who are able to express their needs.
8. those
represented by effective advocates.
9. B and
C
ANS: D
PG: 59
EPAS: 2.1.5a
6. Which
of the following is not one of the steps of Prince Policy Appraisal?
7. Identify
the players who are likely to affect the decision.
8. Determine
a position for each player.
9. Estimate
the power that each player brings to the issue.
10.
Calculate a budget for the issue when applicable.
ANS: D
PG:
59-60
EPAS: 2.1.8a
7. “Cost-effectiveness”
analysis involves:
8. comparison
of the costs and benefits of a policy proposal.
9.
estimating the monetary values of costs and benefits
10.
careful evaluation of the effectiveness of an
established policy.
11.
cost-benefit analysis in the human services.
ANS:
B
PG: 63
EPAS: 2.1.6b
8. Tom’s
policy analysis focuses on the impact of a policy on vulnerable populations. He
is:
9. using
a social justice perspective.
10.
doing cost-benefit analysis.
11.
involved in product analysis.
12.
All of these
ANS:
A
PG: 66
EPAS: 2.1.5a
9. Techniques
that help an advocate “speak to the audience” include:
10.
gearing a presentation to the interests and values of a group.
11.
understanding who is the primary audience.
12.
using authority figures that the audience respects.
13.
All of these
ANS: D
PG:
68-69
EPAS:
2.1.10b
10.
An advocate who communicates his/her own needs effectively
without regard to those of the target audience is operating at the ______
developmental level of perspective-taking.
11.
first
12.
second
13.
third
14.
fourth
ANS:
B
PG: 68 EPAS:
2.1.10b
11.
An advocate who uses a two-sided argument is
12.
presenting two perspectives on an issue.
13.
anticipating and refuting opposing arguments.
14.
appealing to two different value perspectives.
ANS: B
PG: 70
EPAS:
2.1.10b
12.
A “slippery slope” argument is one that
13.
reveals the underlying fallacy behind a proposal.
14.
takes a proposal to its extreme.
15.
effectively undermines most proposals.
16.
All of these
ANS: B
PG: 70
EPAS:
2.1.5
13.
An advocate who is “sharpening the message” might
14.
ignore information that does not support her position.
15.
over-simplify the facts in support of her position.
16.
exaggerate to make the case.
17.
Do all of these
ANS: D
PG: 76
EPAS: 2.1.2b
14.
Under the Hatch Act, federal employees may not
15.
use their authority to influence an election.
16.
wear partisan political buttons while on duty.
17.
solicit or receive political contributions.
18.
run for office in partisan elections.
19.
All of these
ANS:
E
PG: 79 EPAS:
2.1.2d
True/False
15.
Under the Conable election, a non-profit organization may not
attempt to influence legislation.
T: True
F: False
ANS: F
PG:
80
EPAS: 2.1.2c
16.
In most states, a 501(c)(3) organization that attempts to
influence legislation will lose its tax-exempt status.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG: 81
EPAS: 2.1.8a
17.
Communications research suggests that examples are generally
less effective than statistics.
T: True
F: False
ANS: F
PG: 71
EPAS: 2.1.2a
Essay
18.
Define the following terms: pathos, logos, ethos.
ANS: Pathos: reason based on passion or emotions; Logos: reason
based on content and logic; Ethos: reason based on the character and merits of
the speaker.
PG: 56
EPAS:
2.1.10g
19.
What is the role of a social work advocate in the “marketplace of
ideas”? This is a “think” question. The answer is not given in the book.
ANS: (Possible Answer): The marketplace of ideas works
effectively only if all voices are heard and all arguments responsibly
prepared. The task of social work advocates is to ensure that the voices
of the vulnerable are heard, and to present their arguments responsibly.
PG:
53
EPAS: 2.1.5; 2.1.2a
20.
How does Ezell define advocacy?
ANS: “…purposive efforts to change specific existing or proposed
policies or practices on behalf of or with a specific client or group of
clients.”
PG:
67
EPAS: 2.1.5b
21.
Explain why reciprocity has been called “the glue that holds
society together.”
ANS: (Possible Answer): In the exchange of favors, relationships
are established.
PG:
73
EPAS: 2.1.10b
22.
David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors
that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an
example.
ANS: Possible answer: He means that we need to challenge
“truths” that are used to constrain policy options. For example, in many states
there is a general assumption that taxes must never go up, or that corporate
tax loopholes cannot be closed. In questioning these assumptions, advocates may
identify new revenue sources for human services. (p. 96)
PG:
81
EPAS: 2.1.5a
Chapter 5: POVERTY AND INCOME SUPPORT
Multiple Choice
1. The
Federal Poverty Threshold is based on the expectation that a family will spend
about _____ of its income for food.
2. 1/2
3. 1/4
4. 1/3
5. some
ANS:
C
PG: 125 EPAS:
2.1.4a
2. Those
who argue that the federal poverty threshold underestimates hardship say that:
3. the
multiplier used to determine the threshold as three times the cost of food is
too low.
4. the
Economy Food Plan requires too much knowledge and effort to implement.
5. it is
not based on the long-term needs of a family.
6. All
of these.
ANS:
D
PG:
126-127
EPAS: 2.1.6b
3. The
primary argument in support of the idea that the federal poverty threshold
overestimates hardship is that:
4. in
the United States anyone with initiative can avoid poverty.
5. the
threshold should take into account the in-kind benefits received by the poor.
6. welfare
provides sufficient income to raise families out of poverty.
7. All
of these
ANS:
B
PG: 126 EPAS:
2.1.6b
4. The
principle of “less eligibility” stems from the view that:
5. poverty
motivates people to work.
6. without
the threat of poverty, factories would be unable to find workers.
7. people
who get relief should not be paid as well as the lowest-paid worker.
8. All
of these
ANS:
D
PG: 129 EPAS:
2.1.4a
5. A
person who argues that poverty can be eliminated through skills education and
job training is using a ________ explanation of poverty.
6. culture
of poverty
7. restricted
opportunities
8. human
capital
9. personal
failings
ANS:
C
PG: 129 EPAS:
2.1.4a
6. A
person who believed the “pauperization” argument would be strongly opposed to:
7. giving
cash relief to the poor.
8. civil
rights legislation.
9. Lyndon
Johnson’s War on Poverty.
10.
providing education or training to end poverty.
ANS:
A
PG:
131-132
EPAS: 2.1.4a
7. In
England, the Statute of Labourers passed in 1348 was a response to:
8. a
growing population on relief.
9. a
change of government.
10.
an economic downturn.
11.
a labor shortage.
ANS:
D
PG: 132 EPAS:
2.1.5a
8. In
the colonial period, the principle of local responsibility meant that:
9. residents
turned to local authorities for relief from poverty.
10.
the “unsettled poor” had no place to turn for relief.
11.
All of these
ANS:
C
PG: 134 EPAS:
2.1.9a
9. President
Andrew Johnson opposed the continued operation of the Freedman’s Bureau because
he thought:
10.
it was too costly.
11.
it was ineffective.
12.
it was unconstitutional.
13.
All of these
ANS:
C
PG: 136 EPAS:
2.1.9a
10.
Proponents of the Charity Organization Societies (COS) believed
that:
11.
it was important to make voluntary relief efforts more
scientific.
12.
poverty could be reduced through moral education of the worthy
poor.
13.
Both of these
ANS:
C
PG: 137 EPAS:
2.1.9a
11.
Jane Addams was a leader in:
12.
the Settlement House movement.
13.
the COS movement.
14.
the administration of public relief for the poor.
15.
All of these
ANS:
A
PG: 137 EPAS:
2.1.9a
12.
The federal program known as Aid to Dependent Children:
13.
was part of the 1935 Social Security Act.
14.
provided federal assistance directly to widows and their
children.
15.
was the result of advocacy efforts by social workers.
16.
All of these
ANS:
A
PG: 139 EPAS:
2.1.9a
13.
In Regulating
the Poor, Piven and Cloward argued:
14.
that expanded relief efforts created dependency.
15.
that public relief efforts supported an oppressive economic
structure.
16.
that poverty and addiction were closely related.
17.
All of these
ANS:
B
PG:
142
EPAS: 2.1.4a
14.
Nixon’s “Family Assistance Plan”:
15.
drew opposition from social workers.
16.
converted AFDC to a block grant program.
17.
would have lowered AFDC benefits in the North.
18.
All of these
ANS:
A
PG:
143
EPAS: 2.1.9a
15.
The Family Welfare Reform Act signed by President Reagan
16.
provided a guaranteed minimum income for all Americans.
17.
required welfare recipients to go to work or pursue job
training.
18.
allowed states the option of establishing AFDC-UP programs.
19.
All of these
ANS:
B
PG:
144-145
EPAS: 2.1.9a
16.
The Section 8 housing program:
17.
provides loans for the construction of low-income housing.
18.
provides rent vouchers for low-income families.
19.
offers housing assistance to the aged, blind, or disabled.
20.
was eliminated in the 1996 welfare reform legislation.
ANS:
B
PG:
152
EPAS: 2.1.10k
17.
Most Medicaid expenditures are used for:
18.
the care of low-income children.
19.
the care of low-income families.
20.
the care of low-income disabled and elderly.
21.
the care of low-income adults and their families.
ANS:
C
PG:
148
EPAS: 2.1.10k
18.
Estimates of the extent of homelessness based on a point-in-time
approach are typically _________ than those based on a period-prevalence
approach.
19.
higher than
20.
lower than
21.
about the same as
ANS:
B
PG:
157-158
EPAS: 2.1.9a
19.
During the 1990s, the fastest-growing population of homeless
Americans was:
20.
single adult men.
21.
single adult women.
22.
families with children.
23.
the elderly.
ANS:
C
PG: 158 EPAS:
2.1.5a
True/False
20.
Under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act, AFDC, Food Stamps, and Medicaid were converted from federal
entitlements to block grants to the states.
T: True
F: False
ANS: F (Medicaid and food stamps were not converted to block
grants)
PG:
145
EPAS: 2.1.9a
21.
In 2008, over half of Americans with incomes below poverty
received (each answer worth ¼ point):
Food
stamps
T
F
ANS: F PG:
148 EPAS: 2.1.4a
TANF
T
F
ANS: F PG:
148 EPAS: 2.1.4a
Public Housing
T
F
ANS: F PG:
148 EPAS: 2.1.4a
Medicaid
T
F
ANS: T PG:
148 EPAS: 2.1.4a
22.
In the U.S. more money is lost through welfare fraud than tax
evasion and health insurance fraud combined.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
160
EPAS: 2.1.5a
23.
The Federal Poverty Threshold is an absolute measure of inequality.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG: 125 EPAS:
2.1.6b
24.
Early Christian relief efforts were based in part on the belief
that providing charity was good for the rich.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG:
128
EPAS: 2.1.4a
25.
To finance relief for the poor, the Elizabethan Poor Law levied
a progressive income tax.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
132-133
EPAS: 2.1.9a
26.
Historically, reductions in public relief efforts have resulted
in declining poverty in the U.S.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
137
EPAS: 2.1.4a
27.
Social workers in the COS movement were strong advocates for the
establishment of mothers’ pensions.
T True
F False
ANS:
F
PG:
138
EPAS: 2.1.9a
28.
Frances Perkins was the nation’s first woman cabinet official.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG: 140
EPAS: 2.1.5
29.
The establishment of Social Security stimulated the U.S. economy
and brought an end to the Great Depression.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
140
EPAS: 2.1.9a
30.
Under the PRWORA, states were permitted to use their TANF block
grant to encourage two-parent families.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG:
145
EPAS: 2.1.9a
31.
Under the TANF program, more discretion is left to the states
than was true under AFDC.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG:
145-146
EPAS: 2.1.9a
32.
The Food Stamp program is administered by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
T: True
F: False
ANS: F
PG:
149
EPAS: 2.1.10k
33.
Able-bodied adults without children are not eligible for food
stamps.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
149
EPAS: 2.1.10k
34.
Participation in the Food Stamp program has decreased since the
1996 passage of PRWORA.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG:
146
EPAS: 2.1.4a
35.
Most Americans living in poverty are people of color.
T: True
F: False
ANS: F
PG:
153
EPAS: 2.1.5b
36.
Americans aged 65 and over have a lower rate of poverty than
children.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
T
PG:
154
EPAS: 2.1.5b
37.
Most of America’s poor live in rural settings.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
155
EPAS: 2.1.5b
38.
During the Great Recession of 2008 TANF (Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families) saw a dramatic increase in enrollment.
T: True
F: False
ANS:
F
PG:
155
EPAS: 2.1.5b
Essay
38.
What is meant by the term “less eligibility?” Which belief about
poverty does this term reflect?
ANS: (Possible answer): Under the principle of “less eligibility,”
recipients of assistance should not be as well off as the lowest-paid laborer.
This principle illustrates the belief that poverty motivates people to go to
work.
PG:
129
EPAS: 2.1.4a
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