What Does It Mean When Social Security Is Called the "Third

question 45

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when Social Security is called the "third rail" of politics?

• A) It is a program spending more than it is taking in.
• B) It is a program taking in more than it is spending.
• C) Politicians propose frequent changes to it in order to appease their constituents.
• D) Politicians do not like to propose changes because they would be unpopular with voters.
• E) Major changes have regularly been made to the policy.

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