What Is the Principal Goal of the Social Security Program

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the principal goal of the Social Security program?

• A) to provide economic benefits to retirees and the disabled
• B) to create a federal trust fund that supports government spending during a recession
• C) to support national border security
• D) to establish a national reserve of precious metals
• E) to keep unemployment and inflation under target rates established by Congress

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Definitions:

National Labor Relations Board

An independent US federal agency tasked with enforcing labor laws in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.

Bargaining Structure

The framework within which collective bargaining negotiations occur, including the levels at which negotiations are conducted and the parties involved.

Associate Union Membership

Alternative form of union membership in which members receive discounts on insurance and credit cards rather than representation in collective bargaining.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees (often represented by a union) aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions, wages, and benefits.