Which of the Following Best Explains the Reason for Continued

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the reason for continued public support for Social Security?

• A) Social Security provides funds to only those people whose income falls below a certain level when they retire.
• B) Social Security provides funds to retirees who paid in to the system, and it serves as a safety net to reduce poverty among seniors.
• C) Social Security provides options for seniors to invest in private markets to supplement retirement income.
• D) Social Security provides health care coverage to all seniors when they retire.
• E) Social Security provides health care coverage to low-income seniors when they retire.

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