A Controversial Element of the Social Security Program Is That

question 3

Multiple Choice

A controversial element of the Social Security program is that

• A) participation is mandatory.
• B) the Social Security payments are withheld dollar for dollar.
• C) to collect any Social Security benefits, workers must retire at 65.
• D) it is run strictly like an ordinary insurance system that ties the level of benefits directly to the amount of an individual's contributions.
• E) the Social Security tax is progressive.

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