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What type of employees were initially excluded from the Social Security system upon its enactment in 1935?

  1. Public sector employees

  2. Private sector employees

  3. Government contractors

  4. Volunteers

The correct answer is: Public sector employees

Public sector employees were initially excluded from the Social Security system upon its enactment in 1935. This was because the original Social Security Act primarily focused on providing benefits to workers in private industry, leaving out public sector employees such as those working for state and local governments. It wasn't until later that public sector employees were gradually included in the Social Security system through amendments and legislation.