CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

Among different regions of the United States, which of the following issues can be assumed to be the least controversial?
  1. Gay marriage rules and rights
  2. Prayer in public schools
  3. Abortion rights
  4. Increases in payment to Social Security
Explanation
Answer - D - Of these issues, increases in payment to Social Security tends to be the least controversial among different regions of the United States.

Key Takeaway: Personal economic issues generally tend to be greatly supported by the public. Therefore, a Social Security payment issue would see the least controversy and opposition. Gay marriage rules and rights, abortion rights, and the issue of prayer in public schools all continue to meet with great opposition and controversy in different areas of the United States.
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