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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.

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This graph shows that over time, the number of workers per beneficiary is .:shrinking
By 2060, the number of workers per beneficiary is projected to be .:2.0
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Background information: Life expectancy is the number of years the average citizen is expected to live. These predictions were created by the US Census.

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Life expectancies in the United States have gradually over time.:increased
By 2020, the average American is expected to live for about years.:79
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7176✔ 79

A
71
B
76
C
✔ 79
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Based upon the data in this chart, which issue is most likely to be faced by policy makers?

A
dealing with a smaller number of retirees in the US
B
handling rising benefit costs for senior citizens receiving Social Security
C
paying for an unchanging number of retirees receiving benefits
D
covering benefit costs for a shrinking number of senior citizens
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According to President Johnson, what was the purpose of Medicare?

A
to help Americans of all ages get health insurance
B
to help all Americans stay healthier when they are young
C
to help people save up for retirement medical expenses
D
to help senior citizens with low incomes to pay for medical care
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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.

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Government spending on Medicare and Medicaid increased by of GDP between 1965 and 2005.:4.0%
The greatest increase in spending, by percentage, occurred between .:1985 and 1995
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1975 and 1985✔ 1985 and 1995 1995 and 2005

A
1975 and 1985
B
✔ 1985 and 1995
C
1995 and 2005
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According to the graph, government spending on Medicare and Medicaid has:

A
fallen greatly.
B
fallen slightly.
C
remained constant.
D
risen greatly.
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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.

Answers:
This graph shows that over time, the number of workers per beneficiary is .:shrinking
By 2060, the number of workers per beneficiary is projected to be .:2.0
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4.0 3.0✔ 2.0

A
4.0
B
3.0
C
✔ 2.0
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If the prediction in this graph comes true, what challenge will it pose to Social Security programs?

A
Less spending will be needed, and less funding will be received.
B
Less spending will be needed, and more funding will be received.
C
The amount of funding and spending will remain constant.
D
More spending will be needed, but less funding will be received.

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