Which of the Following Is True of the Amendments to the Social

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the amendments to the Social Security Act signed into law by President Eisenhower?

• A) They raised benefits and expanded the program's coverage.
• B) They raised benefits and reduced the program's coverage.
• C) They lowered benefits and reduced the program's coverage.
• D) They lowered benefits and expanded the program's coverage.

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