What are the characteristics of social security?

Legal analysis: there are several characteristics: mandatory. The so-called compulsory means that social insurance is enforced by legislation, and the content and implementation of social security are carried out by law. Universality requires socialization, and all enterprises and members of society who meet the legal requirements must participate. Welfare means that social insurance is not for profit, and the implementation of social insurance is entirely to protect the basic life of social members and social equity. As a form of distribution, social insurance has obvious fairness characteristics.

Legal basis: Article 2 of the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC) All power in People's Republic of China (PRC) belongs to the people. The organs where the people exercise state power are the National People's Congress and local people's congresses at various levels. The people manage state affairs, economic and cultural undertakings and social affairs through various channels and forms according to law.