Republicans who supported the 2003 Medicare bill emphasized the

Republicans who supported the 2003 Medicare bill emphasized the
 
  a. additional funding to assist the faltering Social Security system.
  b. eventual dissolution of Medicare.
  c. increased profit margin for the government.
  d. greater choice for seniors.
  e. reduced cost to the government.

Question -2-

Under the new (post-2003) Medicare plan, seniors enroll with
 
  a. local senior centers.
  b. private insurance companies.
  c. state-run hospitals.
  d. the federal government.
  e. their employers.

Question -3-

The expansion of Medicare in 2003 made it the
 
  a. largest addition to social welfare since Lyndon Johnsons Great Society.
  b. least expensive domestic federal program.
  c. most comprehensive health care plan offered by any national government.
  d. most expensive portion of the federal budget.
  e. most profitable federal program.

Question -4-

One survey showed that support for George W. Bushs Social Security reform plan was strongest among voters
 
  a. in affluent areas.
  b. in low income areas.
  c. in their 50s.
  d. over 70.
  e. who would be eligible to participate in the plan.