Unit 2 FRQ PD 5
Entitlement programs are a growing portion of the United States Federal budget. Social Security is the largest of the programs in the United States. Using the Chart below, perform the following tasks.
Source 1
Chart from the Social Security Administration
Question 1
Short answer
Define what an entitlement program is.
Question 2
Short answer
Why is Social Security considered a "mandatory" expense?
Question 3
Short answer
Identify one demographic trend in the United States that threatens the future of the Social Security program.
Question 4
Short answer
Using the chart, identify at least one step Congress could take to help fix the issue presented.
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