Question

What was one of the aims of the social security act of 1935

Answer 1

An act to provide for the general welfare by establishing a system of Federal old-age benefits, and by enabling the several States to make more adequate provision for aged persons, blind persons, dependent and crippled children, maternal and child welfare, public health, and the administration of their unemployment

Answer 2

The social security act was passed on 14th august 1935 and it established a system of benefits for the workers, victims of industrial accidents. unemployment insurance and the aid for mothers, children, blind and physically disabled. It was drafted enacted by the 74th united states. It created a social security program and insurance against unemployment. It was part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal program. The old-age program was funded by payroll taxes. It enabled the states to make adequate provision for aged and physically weak.