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British and American Culture Exam PRACTICE SECTION 1 Which one of the following is NOT a principle of the welfare state? The protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens Everything is free for British and American government officials Equality of opportunity and equitable distribution of wealth Public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life Which one of the following is NOT a welfare benefit in Britain and America? Jobseeker’s Allowance for those looking for work Incapacity benefits for those unable to work Child benefits for those with many children Childless benefits for those without many children Which one of the following is NOT a welfare service for America, but is only for Britain? Education Healthcare Social Services Housing Which country’s people pay the most income tax? People in Britain pay more income tax than people in America People in America pay far more income tax than people in Britain Both the people in Britain and America pay the same amount of income tax Neither the British or American people pay any income tax What does the acronym ‘NHS’ stand for? New Hospital Service New Health Service National Hospital Service National Health Service How is the NHS paid for? Taxpayers money Donations Volunteers Insurance Which one of the following statements is true for the American healthcare system? Everyone receives the same treatment Free at the point of use The treatment you get depends on your health insurance Funded by the nation Which one of the following statements is true regarding the TV licence? The TV licence is a tax for people with TVs in Britain The TV licence is a tax for people without TVs in Britain The TV licence is a tax for people with TVs in America The TV licence is a tax for people without TVs in America Which one of the following statements is true regarding the TV licence? All British TV channels are funded by the TV licence and none by advert