THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY
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More government social programs
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Fewer welfare programs
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Wealth redistribution
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. Higher taxes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Social welfare includes healthcare, empowerment, housing and other programs geared towards assisting the poor, unemployed and marginalized in society. Such programs include Medicaid, AFDC (Aid for families with dependent children), WIC (women, infants and children) programs, veteran programs and others.
Detailed explanation-2: -The conservative welfare state, also known as the Christian welfare state, highlights a government regime with the least centralized system of governing. The conservative welfare state believes that decision-making should be directed by local levels rather than a centralized form of governing.
Detailed explanation-3: -The chief characteristics of a welfare or security program are the risks to be protected against, the population covered, eligibility criteria, levels of benefits, manner of financing, and administrative procedures. All these criteria are subject to wide variation in practice.
Detailed explanation-4: -Summary. Social welfare policy may be defined as government’s response to human needs such as food, housing, healthcare, employment, and other necessities.