Social Policies

Government supported, free public schools were established after the revolution, and expanded in the 19th century.

Employment policy determines living and working standards that need to be met by the state and the federal government.

United States health care, provided by many public and private entities, is undergoing reform to cut spending and increase coverage.

The issue of health insurance reform in the United States has been the subject of political debate since the early part of the 20^th century.

Public housing is administered by federal, state and local agencies to provide subsidized assistance to those with low-incomes.