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Redwolflake15

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Why is entitlement spending difficult to control?
 
  a. Entitlement spending is at the discretion of the President who does not need Congressional approval to disburse funds to means-tested programs.
  b. The amount spent is determined by the amount employers contribute to their employees retirement accounts.
  c. The amount spent is disbursed by each government department individually.
  d. The amount spent is determined simply by the number eligible for benefits, unless the underlying law is rewritten.
  e. The amount spent is subject to voter approval.

Question 2

An example of a means-tested program is
 
  a. Medicaid.
  b. Social Security.
  c. Medicare.
  d. the Elementary and Secondary Education Program.
  e. the GI Bill of Rights.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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