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What element do the potential solutions of raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, and reducing benefit payments all share?

A
Each one would completely solve the Social Security problem.
B
Each one would require someone to give up money and/or benefits.
C
Each one would be protested by people who are already retired.
D
Each one would force citizens to wait longer to collect benefits.
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Look at this chart.

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A
Life expectancy is increasing slower than expected, so people are not living as long as thought.
B
Younger people are no longer paying as many retirement taxes as in past generations.
C
The number of elderly Americans is growing quickly, so more money is going out than coming in.
D
An unequal amount of taxes is being allocated to Medicare and Medicaid services.
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Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt establish Social Security?

A
to end the Great Depression
B
to provide economic security
C
to gain approval of the New Deal
D
to protect the free market system
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B
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C
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D
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Which of these responsibilities is performed by the US Department of Education?

e
enforcing laws for SNAP program
o
operating public schools daily
d
determining what must be taught in all schools
p
providing federal funding to states for education
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Which statements are accurate about Medicare? Select 3 options. It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.It is administered and regulated by the state government. It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled. It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program. It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.

I
It provides medical assistance to senior citizens over age 65.
I
It is administered and regulated by the state government.
I
It makes medical care free for everyone who is enrolled.
I
It is an extension of the government’s Social Security program.
I
It is facing a major funding problem due to an increase in older Americans.
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Who funds public assistance programs?

s
state governments
c
city governments
l
local and county governments
s
state and federal governments
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Look at this chart.

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A
an increase in national population
B
an economic crisis throughout the country
C
a significant rise in overall food costs
D
a dramatic increase in national employment
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Which statement about Medicare is most accurate?

A
Medicare’s only requirement is being an adult who has paid taxes.
B
Medicare is administered by state governments.
C
Medicare provides free medical care for all enrollees.
D
Medicare provides medical assistance to senior citizens.

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