The Social Security benefits that retirees receive are funded primarily by
A. borrowed funds, which contribute to the national debt.
B. income tax contributions they made in the past, which were put into a trust fund from which current payments are made.
C. payroll taxes on those who worked or are now working.
D. equal contributions from the national and state governments.
E. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: C
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a. introduction b. methods c. results d. discussion
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A) decided using an adversarial system of opposing sides through which the truth hopefully will emerge. B) decided on the grounds of constitutionality. C) often used by judges to in effect enact new law and public policy. D) decided on the basis of precedent. E) appealable only on procedural grounds not on evidence.
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a. three blind mice. b. legal trio. c. sworn enemies. d. courtroom work group.