Which of the following best describes how the Social Security system is funded?
A. Fees paid to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
B. A pay-as-you-go system where those currently working support those who are retired
C. Funded solely by employees' contributions through wages
D. Funded by a progressive tax on income
E. Essentially, a private pension fund in which employees decide how much to contribute
Answer: C
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