The Social Security Trust Fund

question 176

Multiple Choice

The Social Security Trust Fund

• A) will provide a stream of future revenue for the federal government.
• B) is a "pot" of money set aside for the payment of future benefits.
• C) is a net asset of the U.S. Treasury worth approximately $2 trillion.
• D) is of zero asset value to the federal government.

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Definitions:

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Independence Loss

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