Why do Americans not have a national ID card?

Understanding Social Security Numbers in the US

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Social Studies, History, Business
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9th - 12th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The government has not considered it.
They prefer independence and privacy.
There is no need for identification.
It is too expensive to implement.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unintended role has the Social Security number taken on in the US?
A health insurance number
A national ID number
A passport number
A driver's license number
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of the Social Security number?
To provide health insurance.
To serve as a national ID card.
To track retirement benefits.
To identify citizens for voting.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What change occurred over time regarding when Americans receive their Social Security numbers?
They receive it when they get a job.
They receive it at retirement.
They receive it at birth.
They receive it when they start school.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the tax department encourage parents to get Social Security numbers for their children?
By providing free healthcare.
By giving educational benefits.
By offering free housing.
By offering a tax discount.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major security flaw of Social Security numbers?
They are only issued to adults.
They are too long to remember.
They are not accepted by banks.
They have no built-in security checks.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Social Security department initially print 'not to be used for identification' on the cards?
To make the card more secure.
To comply with international standards.
To encourage more applications.
To prevent misuse as an ID.
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