Shirley's Husband Has Recently Died

question 80

Multiple Choice

Shirley's husband has recently died.She is eligible for survivor benefits if she:

• A) is at least 55 years old.
• B) is at least 55 years old and has an unmarried child younger than 19 years of age.
• C) cares for a dependent parent of 60 years of age or older.
• D) is at least 60 years of age.

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Definitions:

Union Blockade

A naval strategy used by the Union during the American Civil War to prevent the Confederacy from trading by sea, aiming to weaken the southern states economically.

Confederate Blockade

Describes the effort by the Confederate States during the American Civil War to prevent the Union from shipping supplies to its forces via certain ports, notably through the use of naval blockades.

Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, often involving equally undesirable outcomes.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, where powers are divided between the central authority and constituent political units.