Social Policy Answers

Based upon the data in this chart, which issue is most likely to be faced by policy makers?dealing with a smaller number of retirees in the UShandling rising benefit costs for senior citizens receiving Social Securitypaying for an unchanging number of retirees receiving benefitscovering benefit costs for a shrinking number of senior citizens

Government spending on Medicare and Medicaid increased by [___] of GDP between 1965 and 2005.

The greatest increase in spending, by percentage, occurred between [___].

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.

By 2060, the number of workers per beneficiary is projected to be [___].

According to President Johnson, what was the purpose of Medicare?to help Americans of all ages get health insuranceto help all Americans stay healthier when they are youngto help people save up for retirement medical expensesto help senior citizens with low incomes to pay for medical care

According to the graph, government spending on Medicare and Medicaid has:fallen greatly.fallen slightly.remained constant.risen greatly.

If the prediction in this graph comes true, what challenge will it pose to Social Security programs?Less spending will be needed, and less funding will be received.Less spending will be needed, and more funding will be received.The amount of funding and spending will remain constant.More spending will be needed, but less funding will be received.

This graph shows that over time, the number of workers per beneficiary is [___].