Why Is Social Security Often Called the "Third Rail" of American

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why is Social Security often called the "third rail" of American politics?

• A) because politicians' attempts to reform Social Security have fierce electoral consequences
• B) because Social Security was the third major social welfare program created in the American political system
• C) because Social Security is one of three universal welfare programs
• D) because the program is among the three most popular social welfare programs in the country
• E) because benefits are received during the third portion of a person's life

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