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Why are many of the government social programs referred to as entitlements?
they are guaranteed to citizens by law
What are social programs that continue from one year to to the next?
Entitlements
Social programs that continue from one year to the next?
Entitlements
What is the cost of federal government entitlement programs?
From the data that I have seen, the cost of entitlements (i.e. Social Security, Medicare, Medicade) make up about 50% of the annual budget of $3 Trillion
What are social programs transfer wealth from those who have it to those who do not via the government what are they often called?
Relocation programs
Are programs that require the government to provide specific benefits to anyone who meets legally established criteria?
Yes, programs that require the government to provide specific benefits to anyone who meets legally established criteria are typically called entitlement programs. These programs are usually designed to provide assistance or support to individuals or groups who are deemed eligible based on certain criteria, such as income level, disability status, or age. Common examples of entitlement programs include Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
What are entitlements?
Federal entitlements are any federal payments to groups or individuals that is mandatory/legally obligated by the government according to certain criteria. Examples of this include Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security.
What are federal entitlements?
Federal entitlements are any federal payments to groups or individuals that is mandatory/legally obligated by the government according to certain criteria. Examples of this include Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security.
What event led to the practice of government assisting the ill and the neglected?
The Great Depression led to the government creating social programs that assisted the ill and neglected. The creation of these social programs were called the New Deal.
Is there a social security calculator?
Social Security calculators vary from state to state, since the entitlements vary with local regulations unless your mother is a former federal employee. Your nearest socials security office will be able to advise, and they also provide calculator programs to work out your mother's entitlements.
What event led to the practice governing assisting the ill and the neglected?
The Great Depression led to the government creating social programs that assisted the ill and neglected. The creation of these social programs were called the New Deal.
To half the growth of government spending Nixon tried to what?
cut social programs.
