Jenna and Roberto Are Debating How the U

question 59

Multiple Choice

Jenna and Roberto are debating how the U.S. deals with family policies. Help them out. How does the U.S. compare with other developed nations with respect to family policy?

• A)The U.S. is the only developed country without universal health insurance, paid maternity leaves, or family/child allowances.
• B)The U.S. tends to have universal programs, whereas other developing countries tend to rely on selective programs.
• C)Programs like the fire department, parks, and public schools tend to be means-tested in the U.S., unlike other countries.
• D)Only Germany, Japan, Italy, and the U.S. fail to offer national health insurance.
• E)People in the U.S. tend to think more collectively and support more progressive taxation.

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