Question

Choose TWO ways in which the Social Security Act has a direct impact on you or your family. (2 pts)(2 points) Responses It reduces the national debt and stimulates the economy. It reduces the national debt and stimulates the economy. It creates a social safety net for disabled people. It creates a social safety net for disabled people. It provides income for the elderly and unemployed It provides income for the elderly and unemployed It allows for banks to regulate your savings accounts.

Answer 1

Choose two criticisms of the New Deal’s programs. (2 pts)(2 points) Responses It gave unlimited power to state governments It gave unlimited power to state governments It failed to provide adequate relief to minorities and women It failed to provide adequate relief to minorities and women It reduced federal involvement in the economy It reduced federal involvement in the economy It provided a path to a huge federal government.

Answer 2

The two ways in which the Social Security Act has a direct impact on you or your family are:

1. It creates a social safety net for disabled people.
2. It provides income for the elderly and unemployed.

These aspects contribute to financial security for individuals and families during times of need, supporting those who are disabled and ensuring that elderly and unemployed individuals have some level of income to rely on.