Understanding Social Security and Political Stances

Understanding Social Security and Political Stances

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Kamala Harris's position on funding Social Security?

She proposes cutting taxes for the wealthy.

She advocates for additional taxes on wealthy individuals.

She supports reducing benefits for all.

She suggests privatizing Social Security.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act did Kamala Harris support as a senator to expand Social Security?

Social Security Tax Act

Social Security Privatization Act

Social Security Expansion Act

Social Security Reduction Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Democratic approach to securing Social Security's future?

Privatizing the program

Increasing taxes on the wealthy

Reducing benefits for retirees

Eliminating Social Security

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the Republican proposals to help sustain Social Security?

Encouraging more people to work

Increasing taxes on the wealthy

Reducing retirement age

Privatizing Social Security

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to stay informed about Social Security proposals?

To make informed voting decisions

To reduce personal taxes

To increase personal benefits

To avoid paying into the program