Americans Do Not Benefit Equally from Social Programs

question 35

Essay

Americans do not benefit equally from social programs.Describe and analyze the distribution of government benefits.What groups benefit the most and from what types of programs? Who receives the fewest benefits? Why do these differences exist across groups?

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Definitions:

Born In

Generally refers to the place or country where an individual was born.

Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, is a comprehensive healthcare reform law enacted in March 2010 that aimed to improve access to health insurance for Americans.

Health Care Coverage

Insurance that typically pays for medical, surgical, prescription drug, and sometimes dental expenses incurred by the insured, either by reimbursing the patient or paying care providers directly.

Dependent Care Expenses

Costs incurred for the care of qualifying dependents (such as children or disabled family members), which may be eligible for tax credits.