1. Which statement best describes what Social Security is and how it
works?
a. Social Security is a mandatory payroll deduction for current
workers who then receive the retirement benefit on an annual
basis.
b. Social Security is an optional program to allow retirees to
continue contributing to their individual retirement accounts.
c. Social Security is a government program that pools contributions
from current workers to then provide retirement support benefits
to those who are eligible.
d. Social Security is a federal health insurance program for retired
workers.