The Social Security System Is in Trouble for Which of the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Social Security system is in trouble for which of the following reasons?

• A)It is no longer receiving adequate federal funding.
• B)The baby-boom generation is likely to bankrupt the system completely.
• C)The pay-as-you-go plan has been inadequate since the 1960s and has never been updated.
• D)There will be fewer workers than retirees.

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Securities Act Of 1933

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