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In the last 20 years, federal benefits to the elderly have risen from one-sixth of the federal budget to ______.
 
  A) 16 percent
  B) 21 percent
  C) 30 percent
  D) 37 percent

Question 2

The fact that __________ is evidence of the decision made by the U.S. government to help the elderly.
 
  A) the young have electoral power that the elderly lack
  B) the elderly are not well organized
  C) children have fewer lobbying advocates
  D) there are no laws that protect young people



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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