healthcare
What was the primary goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
What is a key rationale for appointing judges rather than electing them?
a) Judges are more independent and less likely to be biased by campaign donors.
b) Judges can be easily removed by voters if they are underperforming.
c) Judges appointed tend to cost less to taxpayers.
d) Appointed judges guarantee better decisions.
A less bias
What is the "Robin Hood" system in Texas education funding?
A equalizes funding across districts
Is poverty a relative or absolute condition?
Relative
Why do many people with health insurance still face significant out-of-pocket expenses?
B- copay, deductibles, and non-covered services
How does high-deductible health insurance primarily benefit insurers?
B
Define exoneration.
a legal declaration that a person who was convicted of a crime is actually innocent.
HS grad rate, college readiness scores
Which of the following is low wage?
A $15/hr
B $13/hr
C $12/hr
D $10/hr
C 12/hr
Why do poverty rates tend to be inflated in university towns?
B Misrepresentation of student income
What demographic benefits most from Medicaid in Texas?
Give an example of a misdemeanor and felony
drug posession, shoplifting
murder, kidnapping, perjury
What major factor correlates with high school graduation rates in Texas?
C Education spending 20 years prior
What is Texas' rank in national poverty? (get it within 4 and you get it right!)
39%
Why does Texas rank low in per-student funding despite periodic increases?
A rapid population growth
What was a significant issue with ACA insurance providers in its early years?
B Sicker-than-expected policyholders
What is a preemptory strike?
is a legal right that allows attorneys to remove a certain number of potential jurors or judges without providing a reason.
The federal poverty line is based on ___ times the cost of groceries.
3
What policy tool is often debated as most effective in reducing poverty?
C Education Spending
Which age group saw the most significant poverty reduction between 1960 and 2014?
C 65 and older (social security + medicare)
What is the age limit for dependents on parental insurance?
26
list the 3 types of state courts
trial, appelate (court of appeals), state supreme court
Which societal benefit has the strongest correlation with educational attainment?
Poverty (-0.80)
What percent of jobs in texas are low wage?
>25%
At what age are you eligible for medicare?
65