Why are Social Security and Medicare said to be the "third rail" of American politics?
A) Because they cannot be touched in any way without hurting the person or party who tries to change them
B) Because there is so much political energy around these issues
C) Because they are necessary for the system to work
D) Because they are so ingrained in society that most politicians couldn't think of an alternative means of providing benefits
E) Because both parties use the same system of providing benefits
A
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What is the impact of state sovereignty on the United Nations?
A. It creates a need for the UN because it provides services that no single state would. B. It allows the UN to use armed force for humanitarian purposes. C. It enhances the power of the UN because states rely on it. D. It creates an opportunity for the UN to use dominance when dealing with states.
What makes executive agreements so attractive?
A. their flexibility B. their informality C. the ability to bring together a divisive Congress D. the ease of writing them