Social Security is the system of
a. health insurance for the elderly and disabled.
b. government assistance for the poor and underprivileged.
c. old-age insurance that provides monthly benefits to retired workers and their spouses.
d. federal insurance for private savings in federally chartered banks.
e. comprehensive health care for its participants based on a fixed contribution.
ANS: C
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