Why do Medicare and Social Security have such a broad base of support?

A. There is consensus in the United States that the elderly should be able to retire with dignity.
B. Since we all pay income taxes, we have a stake in maintaining these programs.
C. Everyone who has paid into the system receives benefits no matter how rich or poor he or she is.
D. Celebrities highlight the benefits of the system.

Answer: C

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A customs union is created when states __________ members of the group.

A. decide to reduce trade barriers and adopt a common tariff toward states that are not B. decide to reduce trade barriers for each other and maintain individual tariffs toward states that are not C. achieve the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor among the D. adopt a common currency to be adopted by all

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