Social Programs

Question 1

What is a social program?

Answer 1

Government service meant to reduce inequality and improve well-being.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of social programs?

Answer 2

To ensure equality of opportunity, support vulnerable groups, and improve quality of life.

Question 3

What is Medicare in Canada?

Answer 3

Publicly funded health care available to all Canadian citizens.

Question 4

Name three examples of Canadian social programs.

Answer 4

Public education, Employment Insurance, and Indigenous Services.

Question 5

How are social programs paid for?

Answer 5

Through taxation (income and sales tax).

Question 6

What is Income Tax?

Answer 6

A tax based on how much a person earns.

Question 7

What is Sales Tax?

Answer 7

A tax added to the price of goods and services (e.g., GST, PST).

Question 8

What is a progressive tax system?

Answer 8

A system where the more you earn, the more tax you pay as a percentage.

Question 9

How does Canada’s healthcare differ from the U.S.?

Answer 9

Canada has public healthcare; the U.S. relies mostly on private insurance.

Question 10

What value does Canada emphasize in social programs?

Answer 10

Collective Responsibility

Question 11

What value does the U.S. emphasize in social programs?

Answer 11

Individual Responsibility

Question 12

Which country has a larger government role in social programs?

Answer 12

Canada

Question 13

What is collective responsibility?

Answer 13

The belief that society should care for all its members.

Question 14

Which country supports more private health care?

Answer 14

United States

Question 15

What is Private Healthcare?

Answer 15

Health services paid for by individuals or insurance

Question 16

Which political parties in Canada support strong social programs?

Answer 16

NDP & liberal party

Question 17

Which political parties prefer lower taxes and smaller government?

Answer 17

Conservative Party (Canada) and Republican Party (U.S.).

Question 18

What is a political platform?

Answer 18

A set of policies a political party supports.

Question 19

Which level of government manages education and healthcare in Canada?

Answer 19

Provincial Government

Question 20

Which level of government runs Employment Insurance and pensions?

Answer 20

Federal Government

Question 21

Name one federal social program.

Answer 21

Employment Insurance

Question 22

Name one provincial social program.

Answer 22

Healthcare or Education

Question 23

How can citizens influence government decisions on social programs?

Answer 23

By voting, contacting MPs/MLAs, and using media.

Question 24

Why might someone support higher taxes for social programs?

Answer 24

To promote fairness and fund services that help everyone.

Question 25

What is the definition of taxation?

Answer 25

A system of collecting money to fund public services.

Question 26

Which level of government is responsible for pensions in Canada?

Answer 26

The federal Government

Question 27

What does Quality-Of life refer to?

Answer 27

The overall well-being of individuals and society.

Question 28

What is public health care?

Answer 28

Government-funded health services for all citizens.

Question 29

What is the main goal of social programs in Canada?

Answer 29

To reduce economic inequality and support citizens’ needs.

Question 30

What is one major difference in values between Canada and the U.S. regarding social programs?

Answer 30

Canada values collective support, while the U.S. values personal responsibility.