Social Security Fairness Act Overview

Social Security Fairness Act Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Social Security Fairness Act?

It was rejected by the Senate.

It is awaiting President Biden's signature.

It has been signed into law by President Biden.

It has been vetoed by President Biden.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two provisions that the Social Security Fairness Act aims to repeal?

Social Security Solvency Act and Pension Fairness Act

Public Servant Benefit Reduction and Pension Tax

Social Security Tax Increase and Medicare Reduction

Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are primarily affected by the current provisions that the Social Security Fairness Act seeks to repeal?

Retired military personnel

Private sector workers

Public servants like teachers and firefighters

Corporate employees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern of critics regarding the Social Security Fairness Act?

It will cost $200 billion over 10 years and affect long-term solvency.

It will unfairly benefit corporate executives.

It will reduce benefits for current Social Security recipients.

It will increase taxes for all citizens.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential next step if President Biden does not sign the Social Security Fairness Act?

The bill will be sent back to the Senate for revision.

The bill will be permanently shelved.

The bill will automatically become law.

The bill will need to go through the next Congress.