Which of the following is a compulsory social indemnity program that gives individuals a legal right to benefits in the event of certain occurrences that cause a reduction in their income?
A. Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program
B. Aid to Families with Independent Children
C. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
D. Earned Income Tax Credit Program
Question 2
Which of the following factors contributed to the widening wealth gap during the Great Recession?
A. A majority of job losses occurred in the high-income job segment.
B. The median net worth of all Americans fell, the middle class being hard hit.
C. Upper-income households declined by 20 percent over a period of three decades.
D. Middle-income households grew faster than the upper-income households.
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