What distinguishes a means-tested program from a social insurance program?
a. A means-tested program extends benefits based on age categories, while a social insurance program provides benefits based on immediate need.
b. A means-tested program only extends benefits to the elderly, while a social insurance program extends benefits to everybody.
c. A social insurance program provides benefits based on demonstrated need, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on lifetime contributions.
d. A social insurance program provides benefits based on lifetime contributions, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on demonstrated need.
d
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In his criticism of the Constitution, the economist Charles Beard argued that
A. the Constitution failed to protect the economic interests of the poorer states. B. the Constitution did not provide for sufficient protection of property. C. the Constitution's commerce clause was inadequate to meet the nation's economic needs. D. the Constitution's elaborate systems of power and representation were designed to protect the interests of the rich. E. the Constitution gave too much power to the illiterate.
Compared to British judges, American judges
A) have more power to interpret statutes and laws. B) have about the same power to interpret laws. C) have slightly less power to interpret statutes and laws. D) have much less power to interpret statutes and laws. E) have no power to interpret statutes and laws.
The housing market has generated an increase in the number of low-rent units
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
While most European countries are influenced by the tradition of code law, one country deviates from this pattern and practices "common law." This country is
a. France. b. Germany. c. Portugal. d. Austria. e. Great Britain.