Social Security Fairness Act Quiz

What is the primary focus of the new bill discussed in the video?

• To eliminate certain provisions reducing Social Security benefits

• To increase taxes for public servants

• To decrease Social Security benefits for all retirees

• To introduce new retirement plans for private sector employees

Who is most affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)?

• Individuals who have only worked in the private sector

• Public servants with no private sector experience

• People who have worked in both private and government jobs

• Retirees with no government pension

How does the Government Pension Offset (GPO) affect spousal benefits?

• It has no effect on spousal benefits

• It reduces the benefits by 2/3

• It increases the benefits by 2/3

• It eliminates the benefits entirely

What is the main goal of the Social Security Fairness Act?

• To introduce new taxes for retirees

• To eliminate WEP and GPO provisions

• To reduce Social Security benefits for all

• To create new pension plans for public servants

How many co-sponsors does the bill currently have in the House of Representatives?

• Over 200

• Over 400

• Over 300

• Over 100

What is a potential outcome if the bill does not pass?

• The fight to repeal WEP and GPO will continue

• The provisions will be automatically eliminated

• All Social Security benefits will be increased

• The bill will be forgotten entirely

Why is it important to stay informed about Social Security changes?

• To avoid paying into Social Security

• To be prepared for potential changes in benefits

• To increase your private sector pension

• To ensure you pay more taxes

What can individuals do to support the bill?

• Stop paying into Social Security

• Ignore the bill and hope it passes

• Protest against the bill

• Reach out to local representatives to express support

What is a key challenge facing the Social Security system?

• Lack of public interest

• Financial pressure and debates on solvency

• Too many benefits being paid out

• Excessive government funding

What is the significance of public pressure in the legislative process?

• It can influence the chances of a bill passing

• It can help increase taxes

• It has no impact on the process

• It guarantees the bill will pass