Background information: Life expectancy is the number of years the average citizen is expected to live. These predictions were created by the US Census. Life expectancies in the United States have gradually over time. By 2020, the average American is expected to live for about years.
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Based upon the data in this chart, which issue is most likely to be faced by policy makers?
According to President Johnson, what was the purpose of Medicare?
Background information: GDP is the nation's gross domestic product, a measure of its total economic output. This graph was created by the Congressional Budget Office. Government spending on Medicare and Medicaid increased by of GDP between 1965 and 2005. The greatest increase in spending, by percentage, occurred between .
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Now, think about the video you just watched.How did President Kennedy wish the situation had been handled?
According to the graph, government spending on Medicare and Medicaid has:
Background information: This graph shows the ratio of workers to benefit recipients. It was created by the Social Security Administration, and it predicts future numbers. This graph shows that over time, the number of workers per beneficiary is . By 2060, the number of workers per beneficiary is projected to be .
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If the prediction in this graph comes true, what challenge will it pose to Social Security programs?
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