In What Sense Is Social Security Spending "Uncontrollable

question 18

Multiple Choice

In what sense is Social Security spending "uncontrollable"?

• A)Congress determines how much it will spend for Social Security each year.
• B)Social Security spending varies according to how much money is available in the Social Security Trust Fund.
• C)Congress has enacted laws that make Social Security payments automatic for all those who are eligible.
• D)Social Security requires funding from excise taxes that are unpredictable from year to year.

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Primary Consumer

An animal that eats producers (e.g., plants or algae).

Decomposer

Organisms, primarily bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic material, contributing to nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

Caterpillar

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Secondary Consumer

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