Discussion Post I
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?
Discussion Post II
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).
Homework
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?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Reference
• "Social Welfare in the United States"
• "Hall, A. (2014, Apr 8). Social Welfare Programs in the United States". [YouTube Video].