Why are social policies controversial?
- They require people to accept the authority of the government.
- They require government to balance the rights and liberties of different groups.
- They require the government to increase spending.
- They require a decrease in regulations and laws.
Hint:
B
Which factor affects congressional approval ratings the most?
- presidential actions
- foreign events
- Supreme Court actions
- domestic events
Which institution has the highest average public approval ratings?
- the presidency
- the U.S. House of Representatives
- the U.S. Senate
- the Supreme Court
Hint:
D
Why might one branch’s approval ratings be higher than another’s?
When are social and economic issues more likely to cause polarization in public opinion?
Hint:
When the issues balance two controversial concerns, such as a limited budget and personal financial needs, or religious liberty and equality.