Family and Social Policy Quizzes for Sociology Year 12

Question 1

Which of the following is a potential drawback of social policies that support families?

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Leading to increased government spending and bureaucracy

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Providing financial assistance to families in need

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Improving access to healthcare and other essential services

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Promoting gender equality and reducing discrimination against women

Question 2

How does the concept of 'social investment' relate to family support policies?

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Investing in families through social policies yields positive returns for society in the long term.

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Families should be financially self-reliant and not rely on state support.

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Social policies should prioritize the elderly over families.

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Government intervention in families is unnecessary and harmful.

Question 3

What does the term 'social reproduction' refer to in the context of family policy?

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The role of families in socializing children and perpetuating societal norms

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The economic contributions of families to the labor force

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The intergenerational transmission of social inequality

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The impact of family policies on fertility rates

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a benefit of social policies supporting families?

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Diminished reliance on extended family support

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Increased financial stability for families

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Reduced childcare expenses

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Improved access to affordable housing

Question 5

According to social policy theory, what is the **primary** aim of childcare provision?

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To allow parents to pursue education or employment

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To ensure children's safety and happiness

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To encourage children's intellectual and social development

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To reduce social inequality and poverty

Question 6

What is the primary goal of the Sure Start program?

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Providing childcare and early education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

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Offering financial assistance and housing support to families

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Providing counseling and therapy to families facing challenges

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Promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing childhood obesity

Question 7

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of childcare provision in the United Kingdom?

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Accessibility for all children

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Availability based on financial need

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Reliance on private sector providers

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Provision primarily through employers

Question 8

The Children Act of 1989 was primarily enacted to:

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Safeguard and promote the well-being of children

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Reform the juvenile justice system

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Provide financial assistance to families with children

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Enhance the quality of childcare services

Question 9

The primary purpose of family mediation is to:

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Assist couples in resolving conflicts and reaching agreements

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Provide legal advice and representation

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Assess and make recommendations to the court

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Offer therapy and counseling services

Question 10

Which of the following is a key principle of family-friendly social policy?

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Ensuring access to affordable childcare

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Encouraging couples to have more children

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Punishing parents for having children outside marriage

Question 11

What is a primary goal of welfare reform policies?

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To promote self-sufficiency and reduce dependency on government assistance

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To increase the number of single-parent families

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To eliminate all forms of government assistance

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To punish poor families

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a policy that specifically supports the elderly population?

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Provision of pension benefits

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Investment in affordable housing

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Tax breaks for families with children

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Expansion of childcare services

Question 13

What is the concept of 'intergenerational solidarity' in the context of social policy?

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The mutual support and exchange of resources between generations within families and society

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The sole responsibility of younger generations to financially support their elderly relatives

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The obligation of the state to provide for all citizens, regardless of age

Question 14

Which of the following is a potential consequence of social policy interventions on family structure?

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Changes in family formation patterns, such as increased cohabitation and delayed marriage

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Mandatory sterilization of certain individuals

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Forced adoption of children into traditional family units

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Prohibition of same-sex marriage

Question 15

What is a critical role of research in the development of effective social policy?

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To provide evidence-based information for policy decisions and evaluate their impact

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To entertain policymakers

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To promote specific political ideologies

Question 16

What is the primary distinction between universal and targeted social policies?

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Universal policies apply to the entire population, while targeted policies focus on specific groups with identified needs

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Universal policies are always more expensive than targeted policies

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Targeted policies are always more effective than universal policies

Question 17

How does social policy contribute to social justice in the context of family life?

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By promoting equal opportunities, reducing inequalities, and providing support for vulnerable families

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By punishing families that deviate from social norms

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By enforcing traditional family values

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary objective of family policy in the UK?

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To promote the well-being of children and families

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To reduce poverty and inequality

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To promote social cohesion

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To support economic growth

Question 19

The provision of free school meals for all primary school children is an example of a:

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Universal policy

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Targeted policy

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Residual policy

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Means-tested policy

Question 20

Which of the following factors has had the most significant impact on family structure in the UK in recent decades?

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The increase in cohabitation and the decline in marriage

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The aging population

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The rise in divorce

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The increase in immigration

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of the Troubled Families Programme?

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To provide intensive support to families with multiple problems

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To reduce crime and antisocial behavior

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To provide financial assistance to low-income families

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To promote healthy eating and physical activity

Question 22

Which of the following is a potential criticism of the universal child benefit system?

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It does not effectively target support to those who need it most

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It discourages people from working

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It is too expensive to administer

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It is unfair to those who do not have children

Question 23

What is the role of the extended family in contemporary British society?

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It provides support and care for family members, but its importance has declined in recent decades

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It is only found in minority ethnic communities

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It is no longer considered important

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It has largely replaced the nuclear family

Question 24

What is the main difference between a social right and a civil right?

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Social rights are dependent on the resources of society, while civil rights are not

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Social rights are only available to certain groups of people, while civil rights are available to everyone

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Social rights are protected by the government, while civil rights are not

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Civil rights are more important than social rights

Question 25

What is the role of the state in supporting families?

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To provide financial assistance, childcare, and other services that promote family well-being

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To promote traditional family values

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To regulate family life

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To intervene in families only when there is evidence of abuse or neglect