Why are some people concerned about the long-term sustainability of Social Security?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how, while more people are paying into the system, more money is also being paid out in benefits.
2, Discuss that people are living longer and therefore that Social Security payments have to continue for a longer period of time. This has put a strain on the system.

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Why would a state or local government have an office in Washington, DC?

a. To monitor federal legislation that could impact state funding. b. To lobby on behalf of the state or local government for grants and funding increases. c. To serve as liaisons to the state's congressional delegation. d. All of the above.

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In Iowa in 2010, three Supreme Court Justices

a. decided to retire after their controversial decision legalizing same-sex marriage. b. lost their merit retention elections. c. were elected to the bench in the most expensive partisan races in the history of the state. d. created an innovative collective political action committee to promote their candidacies for reelection.

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What section of a research report focuses on placing a study in the context of previous research?

a.) the literature review b.) the introduction c.) a statement of findings d.) complete data sets

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Which of the following is most likely a gateway to democracy?

a. lack of knowledge of the political system b. efforts to increase turnout in elections c. laws restricting who can vote d. wealthy interests that counter popular opinion

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