Author Question: What did the Social Security Act of 1935 create besides Social Security for the elderly? a. a ... (Read 85 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What did the Social Security Act of 1935 create besides Social Security for the elderly?

a. a program to assist some poor Americans that was later called Aid to Families with Dependent Children
b. disability insurance
c. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
d. unemployment benefits

Question 2

What distinguishes a means-tested program from a social insurance program?

a. A means-tested program extends benefits based on age categories, while a social insurance program provides benefits based on immediate need.
b. A means-tested program only extends benefits to the elderly, while a social insurance program extends benefits to everybody.
c. A social insurance program extends benefits only to the working poor, while a means-tested program extends benefits to everyone, regardless of social class.
d. A social insurance program provides benefits to those who have paid into the program, while a means-tested program provides benefits based on demonstrated need.