Discuss demographic trends related to aging in the United States. How do gender and race factor into the issues of an aging population?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Currently, the elderly account for around 20 of the voting public. By 2038, they are projected to make up _____ of the electorate.
a. almost 60
b. at least half
c. more than one-third
d. only about 15
Question 3The elderly make up about 13 of the U.S. population, and consume _____ of all health care in the United States.
a. about a quarter
b. more than one-third
c. almost half
d. 89
Question 4Personal income is usually reduced by one-third to one-half after retirement. Research shows that in old age, the poor get _____ and the affluent _____.
a. not much poorer; increase their economic advantage
b. somewhat poorer; get much poorer
c. poorer; maintain their economic advantage
d. richer; lose their economic advantage
Question 5Social Security is a(n) _____ tax, meaning it takes a larger percentage from people with the lowest incomes.
a. regressive
b. progressive
c. agressive
d. adjustable
Question 6Financed by payroll taxes, premiums paid by recipients, and a government subsidy, _____ automatically entitles everyone to hospital insurance, home health care, and hospice care through this program.
a. Medicaid Part B
b. Medicaid Part A
c. Medicare Part B
d. Medicare Part A
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