During the video ? the speaker discusses Welfare ? the never-ending debate?. In an essay format paper,

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Lesson 11 Discussion

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Looking closer at the proposed reforms of social security and Medicare (Raising the retirement age, privatizing social security, raising social security taxes), discuss your opinions on these proposals – do you agree or disagree with these proposals? Is there a good solution to the issue of maintaining these programs for future generations due to rising costs? 

Lesson 11 Assignment

During the video – the speaker discusses “Welfare – the never-ending debate”. In an essay format paper, discuss/answer the questions he asks (list the question and reply with a minimum of a few paragraphs):

How should government promote “the general welfare”?

What welfare programs should exist?

Who should benefit?

What role should the federal government play relative to the states?

Is it a government role at all?

RESOURCES

Social Welfare in the United States

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_ssxCKpECY

Hall, A. (2014, Apr 8). Social Welfare Programs in the United States. [Video]. YouTube.

Lesson 12 Discussion

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Share with the class a local social service program that benefits your community (that is not listed in this chapter). These programs can be found on your local county website (usually under social services).