About Half of the U

question 57

Multiple Choice

About half of the U.S. budget consists of social security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Which of the following is not true about these important expenditures?

• A)These are known as entitlement programs.
• B)These programs are expected to remain relatively constant in coming years.
• C)Social security and Medicare provide income and health care for the elderly, and Medicaid provides health care for people and families with very low incomes.
• D)All of the above represent true facts.
• E)None of the above are true facts.