Compare and contrast social insurance and public assistance programs, and give examples of each
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Define social insurance as programs in which eligibility is based on prior service or contributions, such as payroll taxes. Examples include Medicare and Unemployment Insurance.
2. Define public assistance as programs that provide aid to the poor. Examples include Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF.
3. Note that both types of programs offer protection against hardship.
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