President Biden and former President Donald Trump debate social security

President Biden and former President Donald Trump debate social security

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The video discusses strategies to keep Social Security solvent by making the wealthy pay their fair share, without increasing costs for those earning under $400,000. It criticizes plans to cut Social Security and Medicare, emphasizing the importance of protecting seniors. The video also highlights improvements in healthcare coverage under the ACA and increased funding for education, particularly through Pell Grants for low-income students.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed change to Social Security contributions for those earning over $400,000?

Eliminate their contribution entirely

Increase their contribution beyond 1%

Keep their contribution at 1%

Increase their contribution to 6%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of certain political figures regarding Social Security and Medicare?

They want to maintain the current funding

They want to privatize these programs

They want to expand these programs

They want to cut funding for these programs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people would potentially lose insurance without the ACA due to preexisting conditions?

400,000 people

4 million people

40 million people

400 million people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the increased amount of Pell Grants for students from families earning under $70,000?

$15,000

$8,000

$5,000

$10,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount of tuition support available through Pell Grants for eligible students?

$12,000

$15,000

$10,000

$20,000