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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