A Skewed Dependency Ratio Is Problematic for Social Security Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

A skewed dependency ratio is problematic for Social Security because __________.

• A) you can only get benefits if you are younger than 65 and have children who are still being claimed as a dependent on your taxes
• B) children over age 21 and listed as dependents for their parents over age 65 do not have to pay Social Security taxes
• C) it is the basis for how Medicare is funded and relies on dependents to pay a portion of their elderly parents taxes
• D) it is financed based on workers and if less people are working compared to those who are not, funding will become an issue

---

Definitions:

Concentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while generating force, typically the upward movement in a bicep curl.

Muscle Strength

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance.

Muscle Endurance

The ability of a muscle, or group of muscles, to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object for an extended period.

Muscle Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance for an extended period of time.