Which of the following statements about Social Security is true?
A. The United States has an increasing number of people drawing on Social Security and has more people in the cohort behind them paying into the system.
B. The Social Security Act was passed in 1914 during the so-called "Progressive Era."
C. Social Security serves nearly 60 million retired works and their dependents, 11 million disabled workers and their dependents, and 6 million survivors.
D. Americans are very confident that the program will continue to provide benefits of at least equal value to those today.
Answer: C
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