Social Security
What is social security?
a federal social program designed to provide monthly financial support to retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members.
What is foreign policy?
How a country interacts with other countries and responds to international issues.
Which article of the constitution or branch of government is the constitutional basis for presidential authority in foreign affairs found in?
Article II; the Executive Branch.
What is a monopoly?
One company or entity controls a product/service or much of a market, limiting competition.
What is domestic policy?
Government policy addressing issues within the country.
What are two groups of Americans that the social security program benefits?
Retirees and people that are disabled.
What did George Washington advise about permanent alliances with foreign nations?
He advised the United States to avoid permanent alliances and limit political connections.
Who nominates an ambassador, and who votes to confirm the nomination?
The President nominates; the Senate votes to confirm.
What were the main purposes of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
To prohibit monopolies, protect competition, and make secret contracts illegal.
A federal program funds broadband infrastructure (internet services) in underserved rural areas. Is this domestic or foreign policy?
Domestic policy.
According to Roosevelt, how could Social Security help during future economic downturns?
It would help people in need and reduce the need for emergency relief spending.
What is the main goal of foreign policy?
Support regional stability.
What fraction of the Senate has to vote yes to approve a treaty?
2/3
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States…
This part of the constitution gives Congress the power to do what?
Collect revenue and finance the government.
Increasing funding for schools serving low-income communities is intended to promote what domestic policy goal?
Equal opportunity in public education and improved access to quality education.
“Everyone who receives Social Security gets the same amount.” Is this true?
No. The excerpt describes benefits based on total wages/earnings, so amounts could differ.
Which event pushed the US from isolationism towards interventionism in foreign affairs?
WWII
Which institution has the constitutional power to declare war?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
Which branch has the power to lay and collect federal taxes under Article I, Section 8?
Congress, the Legislative Branch.
The U.S. supports an ally and urges de-escalation during a conflict abroad. Is this domestic or foreign policy, and what goal does it reflect?
Foreign policy; supporting allies and promoting regional security/stability.
How has retirement age and life expectancy changed since 1935 when the social security program was created?
Retirement age has stayed about the same (~65) while life expectancy has increased (from 77-84); meaning the cost of of the program has increased for the federal government.
The United States has become increasingly interventionist over time, what does it mean when the US acts as a "global policeman"?
The U.S. acts as a global peacekeeper or intervenes in international affairs, sometimes controversially.
"The charter grants the officeholder the powers to make treaties, foreign aid programs, and appoint ambassadors with the advice and consent of the Senate.”
Who is the officeholder in this quote?
The President
How does federal taxation help the government carry out its responsibilities?
It raises revenue to pay debts and fund common defense and the general welfare.
Name three areas of domestic policy.
Domestic policy covers a wide range of areas, including business, education, energy, healthcare, law enforcement, money and taxes, natural resources, social welfare, and personal rights and freedoms.