Social Security is one of the topics that legislators from both major political parties are rarely interested in challenging. Why is this?
A) The topic is far too complicated to understand.
B) Most realize that nothing would be done anyway so they are not willing to attempt any solutions.
C) Often referred to as the "third rail," to challenge Social Security in its current form is often politically fatal.
D) The current system works well.
E) The Social Security administration is the largest contributor to political campaigns in the United States.
C
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a. adopting the business principles of the private sector. b. combining administration and politics. c. rejecting the business model. d. decentralizing administrative authority.
A written, formal set of professional standards that provides guidance when ethical questions arise in practice is called a __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
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A. partisan politeness B. senatorial courtesy C. representative respect D. senatorial chivalry E. congressional cordiality