Why Do Medicare and Social Security Have Such a Broad

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do Medicare and Social Security have such a broad base of support?

• A) There is consensus in the United States that the elderly should be able to retire with dignity.
• B) Since we all pay income taxes, we have a stake in maintaining these programs.
• C) Everyone who has paid into the system receives benefits no matter how rich or poor he or she is.
• D) Celebrities highlight the benefits of the system.

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