Question

1. what did social security encourage states to provide?

• a. more jobs
• b. more social assistance programs
• c. more taxes
• d. more elections

1. who helped draft the social security act?

• a. eleanor roosevelt
• b. frances perkins
• c. susan b. anthony
• d. clara barton

1. what group received funds besides retirees?

• a. married men
• b. unmarried women with children
• c. business owners
• d. politicians

1. what symbol represented businesses under the national recovery administration?

• a. red eagle
• b. blue eagle
• c. green eagle
• d. white eagle

1. what was one limitation of the original social security plan?

• a. too generous
• b. included health insurance
• c. benefits below poverty level
• d. covered all citizens

1. what did roosevelt believe about the permanence of social security?

• a. it would be temporary
• b. it would be repealed
• c. it would be permanent
• d. it would be optional

Explanation:

• Question 7: The Social Security Act aimed to provide a safety net, and one of its aspects was to encourage states to offer more social assistance programs.
• Question 8: Frances Perkins was a key figure in drafting the Social Security Act.
• Question 9: Unmarried women with children were among the groups (besides retirees) that received funds under certain provisions related to social welfare aspects of the Social Security framework.
• Question 10: The National Recovery Administration used the blue eagle as a symbol for businesses that adhered to its codes.
• Question 11: The original Social Security plan had benefits that were often below the poverty level for many recipients.
• Question 12: Roosevelt believed Social Security would be a permanent fixture to help citizens, especially in times of need like old - age, disability etc.

Answer:

1. B. More social assistance programs
2. B. Frances Perkins
3. B. Unmarried women with children
4. B. Blue eagle
5. C. Benefits below poverty level
6. C. It would be permanent