Social Security checks are delivered to the post office

Every month, trucks deliver a billion dollars in checks to 15 million people across the U.S. These checks are for individuals of all ages, and most people will eventually receive one. The system has a long history and involves nearly everyone.

What is the primary task performed by trucks under armed guard every month?

• Delivering checks to post offices

• Collecting taxes from citizens

• Transporting military equipment

• Delivering groceries to stores

Approximately how many people receive these checks each month?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 15 million

Who are the intended recipients of these checks?

• Only senior citizens

• Only adults

• Men, women, and children of all ages

• Only children

What is suggested about the involvement of people in this system?

• Only a few people will ever be involved

• Nearly everyone will eventually be involved

• It is exclusive to government employees

• It is only for business owners

What does the system of check distribution date back to?

• The beginning of the 21st century

• The industrial revolution

• The founding of the United States

• A time not specified in the transcript