The federal government's Social Security program, which pays benefits to older members of society but not to younger members of society, is lawful as examined by a(n) ________ test.
A) rational basis
B) intermediate scrutiny
C) investigative challenge
D) due process

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The Social Security program is subject to rational basis scrutiny, which means that as long as there is a rational reason for the program, it is considered constitutional. In this case, the program is meant to provide assistance to elderly members of society who have contributed to the program through payroll taxes during their working years.

The Federal Government's Social Security Program, Which Pays Benefits to Older