Which Government Program Is Called the Third Rail of American

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which government program is called the third rail of American politics by politicians because, like the high-voltage bar that powers subway trains, if you touch it you die?

• A) same-sex marriage
• B) abortion
• C) religion
• D) social security

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Definitions:

Common Law

A legal system based on custom, court rulings, and prior legal decisions, rather than by statutory laws.

Liability Without Fault

A legal principle where a party is held responsible for damages or losses without proof of negligence or fault.

Regulatory Statutes

Laws established to govern the behavior of individuals and corporations, often within a specific sector, to ensure compliance and protect public interests.

Guilty Mind

A legal principle requiring intention to commit a crime or knowledge that one's action or lack of action would result in a crime.