Understanding Trump's Executive Orders on Social Security

Understanding Trump's Executive Orders on Social Security

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 one of the proposed changes by President Trump regarding Social Security?

Introducing new benefits for retirees

Increasing payroll taxes

Cutting taxes on overtime pay

Raising the retirement age

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Social Security primarily funded?

Sales taxes

Payroll taxes

Corporate taxes

Income taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a consequence of eliminating payroll taxes?

Expansion of Social Security programs

Immediate increase in retirement age

Increased Social Security benefits

Loss of over a trillion dollars in funding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might cutting taxes on tips and overtime pay affect future Social Security benefits?

No change in benefits

Reduction in eligible benefits

Immediate payout of benefits

Increase in benefits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact could mass deportations have on Social Security funding?

No impact on funding

Reduction in funding by $20 billion annually

Increase in funding

Immediate increase in benefits