Which of the Following About Social Security Is True

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about Social Security is true?

• A) The regressive nature of the Social Security benefit formula works to the disadvantage of blacks and other groups with below-average earnings.
• B) Social Security works to the disadvantage of blacks and other groups with below-average life expectancy.
• C) Blacks derive a higher rate of return from their Social Security taxes than whites.
• D) Hispanics derive a lower rate of return from their Social Security taxes than both whites and blacks.

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Definitions:

Ethnicity

A categorization of people based on shared cultural, linguistic, or ancestral traits.

Personality Assessment

The measurement and evaluation of an individual's characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions, often using tests and inventories.

Asians

People originating from or associated with the continent of Asia, characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.

Hispanic Population

Refers to people with cultural ties to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those living in the United States or Latin America.