Which of the Following Statements Best Answers the Question of Why

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best answers the question of why the United States is more religious than other developed nations?

• A) Other developed nations are more technologically and scientifically advanced than the United States.
• B) Other developed nations' political parties claim no religious affiliation.
• C) The United States is home to many diverse and competing ethnicities and religions and lacks a strong educational and welfare system.
• D) The United States was founded on the strong religious belief system of its founders.

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