Government Programs

noun a U.S. government program that provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals and families

• Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
• My cousin was able to get the surgery she needed thanks to Medicaid.
• I heard Medicaid covers all your doctor visits for free.
• Access to Medicaid is like a safety net for those who cannot afford healthcare.

noun an agency of the United States government that maintains information on men who are available for military service in case of a national emergency

• The selective service system requires all male U.S. citizens to register when they turn 18.
• Hey, did you remember to sign up for selective service when you turned 18?
• I totally forgot about that selective service thing, oops!
• Signing up for selective service is like a rite of passage for young men in the United States.

noun a system of government programs designed to provide financial support to people in need, typically the elderly, disabled, or unemployed

• The government provides social security benefits to eligible individuals who have contributed to the system.
• My grandma relies on social security to help pay her bills.
• I hope I have enough credits to qualify for social security when I retire.
• Building a strong network of friends can be like having social security in times of need.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (e.g. Deal)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun (e.g. New)

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun (e.g. the)

• The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression.
• The New Deal really helped to improve the economy during a tough time.
• The New Deal was like a game changer for the country back in the day.
• The New Deal was a beacon of hope during a dark period in American history.