Which of the following statements best describes Americans' use of Social Security?

a. While many people receive Social Security benefits, very few Americans actually rely on them to meet basic needs

b. Social Security, although not intended to be the sole source of funds during retirement, provides more than half of retirement income for many Americans.
c. Social Security provides enough money so that most Americans do not have to worry about saving for retirement.
d. Social Security only pays out funds to retired Americans.


b

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In 1996, Congress voted to

a. expand assistance to the poor to include working families below the poverty line. b. gradually reduce Social Security, because of the increasing numbers of elderly. c. end welfare as we know it. d. eliminate the GI Bill, replacing it instead with additional college loans and grants.

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The title of Rachel Carson's book about growing environmental problems due to the widespread use of chemicals was

a. On Walden Pond. b. Silent Spring. c. Unsafe at Any Speed. d. The Power Elite.

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The American matrix of race is a byproduct of European colonialism.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The __________ model refers to the model of society in which the different parts cooperate because of similar or complementary interests.

A. conflict B. cooperation C. order D. commonality

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