The Social Security and Medicare Programs Have Been a Failure

question 36

True/False

The Social Security and Medicare programs have been a failure in terms of reducing poverty among elderly U.S.citizens.

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Definitions:

Southern Strategy

A political strategy adopted by some U.S. political parties and candidates to gain support in the Southern states by appealing to racial biases and segregationist sentiments.

Gerrymandering

The practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one party or class, often resulting in disproportionate political representation.

Southern Strategy

A Republican Party electoral strategy to increase political support among white voters in the South by appealing to racism against African Americans.

Racial Dog Whistling

The use of coded language and messages in political discourse to appeal to racial biases and prejudices without explicit racism.