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Quick questions on Socio-economic issues in the USA - SQA National 5 Modern Studies
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What is health?Show answer
US healthcare relies heavily on private health insurance, often linked to employment. People on low incomes who cannot afford insurance may struggle to get treatment, so poorer Americans and some groups have worse health outcomes. Government programmes such as Medicaid (for low-income people) and Medicare (for older people) provide some cover, and reforms have aimed to widen access.
What is employment?Show answer
Unemployment and low pay affect some groups more than others, and differences in employment between ethnic groups contribute to wider inequality. Insecure or low-paid work limits income.
What are government responses?Show answer
The US government responds in several ways:
What is q1?Show answer
Name two socio-economic issues affecting people in the USA. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name one US government healthcare programme. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why the cost of healthcare can cause inequality in the USA. [3 marks]
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