Which Statement Explains Why a Candidate for Office in the United

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why a candidate for office in the United States would find the issue of abortion politically challenging?

• A)Supreme Court rulings protect abortion rights from political meddling.
• B)Catholics and Protestant fundamentalists are highly influential interest groups.
• C)Many Americans base their vote solely on a candidate's position on social issues.
• D)American voters who support abortion rights are also likely to oppose same-sex marriage.

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Definitions:

Efficient

The optimal allocation of resources in a manner that maximizes output or outcomes without wasting any resources.

Social Goods

Goods that benefit all members of society and are often provided by the government, such as public parks and national defense.

Collective Benefits

Advantages or positive outcomes that are shared by a group, community, or society from actions or policies, rather than by an individual alone.

Market Failure

Occurs when the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often due to reasons like externalities, lack of public goods, or monopolies.