Why Do Social Security and Medicare Pose Problems for the Federal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do Social Security and Medicare pose problems for the federal government budget?

• A) The number of retirees is increasing.
• B) The worker-to-retiree ratio is increasing.
• C) Life expectancy is decreasing.
• D) The number of sick people is rising too quickly.
• E) Social insurance taxes cannot legally be raised any further.

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Definitions:

ANS

Autonomic Nervous System, a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary body functions like heartbeat and digestion.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary actions mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.