The Economy and Public Finance · Economic Literacy
The Welfare State
Evaluating the support systems provided for the vulnerable and unemployed.
Key Questions
- 1What rights are in tension when determining welfare eligibility?
- 2What is the government's role in providing a safety net?
- 3Who should decide the minimum standard of living for citizens?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Citizenship - Public Spending and TaxationKS3: Citizenship - The Welfare State
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Economy and Public Finance
Period: Economic Literacy
Suggested Methodologies
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