Social Security and Political Implications

Social Security and Political Implications

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the significant actions Tim Walls took in Minnesota regarding Social Security?

He increased the Social Security tax for all residents.

He reduced the retirement age for Social Security benefits.

He expressed support for removing the Social Security tax for most recipients.

He eliminated Social Security benefits for high earners.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern about the future of Social Security mentioned in the video?

It might become insolvent by the mid-2030s.

It will be privatized by the government.

It will only be available to government employees.

It will be merged with Medicare.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Harris and Walls propose to address Social Security funding issues?

By raising the retirement age significantly.

By finding additional money from taxes on higher earners.

By reducing the workforce.

By cutting benefits for all recipients.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the broader political stances of Tim Walls as mentioned in the video?

He supports increasing military spending.

He opposes abortion access.

He advocates for legalizing marijuana.

He supports reducing gun laws.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the potential impact of Walls becoming vice president on Social Security?

There might be efforts to cut Social Security benefits.

There might be efforts to remove or reduce the Social Security tax for most recipients.

Social Security benefits might be limited to new applicants only.

Social Security might be privatized.