Which of the Following Is a Problem of the Social

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem of the Social Security system?

• A) Social Security benefits do not directly depend on the withholdings assessed against the employee who is retiring.
• B) Individuals can avail full Social Security benefits as early as at the age of 55, which puts undue pressure on a firm's resources.
• C) The state often lacks a sufficient amount of funds needed to cover all retirees.
• D) It provides limited income to those retirees who do not have other sources of income, that is, no part-time work or pension plans.

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Definitions:

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products.

Nutrients

Essential substances obtained from food that are necessary for the body to grow, maintain health, and carry out its functions.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for the respiration of most living organisms and for combustion.

Uterine Wall

The muscular wall comprising the outer layer of the uterus, which expands significantly during pregnancy to accommodate a growing fetus.