summer course FINAL

Marriage laws in the US have changed considerably over time, including....

- removal of bans on married couples using contraceptives' - removal of bans on interracial marriage - removal of bans on same sex marriage

Regarding how divorce impacts kids, which of the following is true?

- some kids do better after divorce - some kids do worse after divorce - some kids are not affected by divorce (all of the above)

In the Zero Weeks documentary, which of the following was highlighted?

- STEM companies implementing family leave for all workers - The fact that we don't have enough health professionals working to care for our aging population, so we need family members to providing that care - mothers dealing with the dual messages that mothers should be boding with their babies also need to be going back to work to provide for their families (all of the above)

Which of the following is limitation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

- it only applies to workers who work for an employer with 50+ employees - it only applies to workers who have worked at least 25 hours per week for at least 12 months - the time off that FMLA allows is unpaid (all of the above)

The US Supreme Court considered which of the following factors when deciding that laws banning same-sex marriage were unconstitutional?

- the nature of fundamental rights guaranteed by the US Constitution - The understanding of discrimination and inequality - the harm done to individuals by delaying implementation of fundamental rights while the democratic process plays out (all of the above)

Approximately 60% of first marriages in the US end in divorce

False

True or False: California was the first state to implement same sex marriage

False

True or False: California's Family Law Act of 1969 required that both spouses be at fault in a marriage in order for a divorce to be granted

False

True or False: Divorce and Annulment are the only two ways to legally end a marriage

False

True or False: Divorces are handled in federal courts

False

True or False: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and eliminated the standardized testing requirement for schools

False

True or False: Finland educational policy requires their students to do a minimum of 3 hours of homework per night

False

True or False: If a parent has their parental rights terminated (TPR) due to drug addiction, they may petition the court for visitation with their children in the future

False

True or False: Medicare is jointly operated by the state and federal governments

False

True or False: Medicare offers up to 12 weeks of paid job protection after the birth of a baby

False

True or False: State child welfare agencies (like DCF) are required to remove children from homes if they have any proof of harm to a child

False

True or False: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the US offers similar benefits to workers as the policies in other countries around the world

False

True or False: You have the right to marry of the 50 US states

False

True or False: approximately 75% of US workers qualify for the Family and Medical Act (FMLA) benefits

False

True or False: universal mandated reporting laws appear to be the answer to strengthening the protection of children that are victims of physical abuse

False

Which of the following cases was the landmark US Supreme Court decision that struck down laws banning interracial marriage?

Loving vs. Virginia

Which of the following is the landmark US Supreme Court decision that ruled the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same sex couples?

Obergefell vs. Hodges

Which of the following policies 2was the US healthcare system's most significant expansion and overhaul, including the prohibition of insurers denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions?

The Affordable Care Act

Which of the following policies was the first federal policy aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults?

The Older Americans Act of 1965

True or False: According to the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) a termination of parental rights petition will be filed if a child has been in foster care for 15 of the most recent 22 months

True

True or False: If a child is severely injured from child abuse, a doctor that missed that signs of abuse could be held liable but a social worker that missed the signs of abuse would not be held liable

True

True or False: If a marriage is annulled, the marriage is considered null and void and the marriage is considered to never have taken place

True

True or False: In order for Medicaid to cover your costs of nursing home, you would need to pay for the nursing home costs out of pocket until your funds/assets are depleted to the point where you are considered "low income"

True

True or False: Joe and Lynn were married in Texas. They moved to Florida 5 years ago. They are now getting a divorce. Their divorce proceeding would follow the laws of Florida, not Texas

True

True or False: Medicare is the federally funded national health insurance program in the US

True

True or False: Prior to 1965, laws allowed states to prohibit married couples from using contraceptives

True

True or False: Standardized testing has numerous flaws, including cultural biases

True

True or False: The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires that all children in abuse or neglect proceedings in court receive independent representation

True

True or False: The Older Americans Act of 1965 funds critical services that keep older Americans healthy and independent

True

True or False: The Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act was an attempt to make divorce laws more uniform around the country

True

True or False: the average age of marriage in the US has increased over time

True

According to the article, in which post-divorce situation should children be encouraged to have an adequate amount of parenting time with both parents?

When there is quality parenting, even if there is high conflict

Which of the following is true with regard to divorce?

currently, you don't need to prove fault in any of the 50 US states to get a divorce

Regarding how divorce impacts kids, what is the one variable that makes the biggest impact on kids?

level of conflict between the parents