LMSW Social Policy and Advocacy 5

Question 1

A social worker is helping a community group challenge a proposed factory near a low-income neighborhood due to environmental health concerns. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Environmental justice advocacy

Answer

Environmental justice advocacy addresses the disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards and pollution.

Question 2

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults up to what percentage of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in states that adopted expansion?

Accepted Answer

133%

Answer

The ACA expanded Medicaid to cover adults with incomes up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level in states that chose to adopt expansion.

Question 3

Which concept describes the phenomenon where policies intended to help marginalized groups are systematically undermined by bureaucratic processes or eligibility restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Street-level bureaucracy

Answer

Street-level bureaucracy refers to how frontline workers' discretionary decisions can limit or shape how policies are actually implemented and experienced.

Question 4

A social worker is writing a policy brief to advocate for expanded mental health parity. The MOST important element to include for persuading legislators is:

Accepted Answer

Evidence of cost-effectiveness alongside personal narratives

Answer

Effective policy briefs combine data on cost-effectiveness with personal narratives to appeal to both the logic and values of decision-makers.

Question 5

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for qualifying family or medical reasons.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW Social Policy and Advocacy 5