AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
4.10 Ideology and Social Policy
Notes
Social policy includes healthcare, education, immigration and social programs. Liberals often favor broader government programs; conservatives often favor more limited programs and state or private solutions.
Practice
Social Security and Medicare are examples of:
Benefits by eligibility.
Debates over healthcare often focus on:
Government's role.
Conservatives often prefer that social programs be run by:
Local control.
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