The Original Intent of Social Security Was To

question 5

Multiple Choice

The original intent of Social Security was to:

• A) provide a hospital insurance plan.
• B) minimize the dependency of older members on younger members of society.
• C) provide the blind,elderly,or disabled with adequate financial support.
• D) penalize women financially for numerous zero wage years while raising children.

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