Question

question 1 (2 points)
some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better health care for everyone. others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those needing treatment. it is a ____ that will not soon go away.
the word that best completes the sentence is:

a suffrage
b controversy
c burden
d incentive

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: "suffrage" refers to the right to vote, which is irrelevant to the debate about healthcare law.
• Option b: "controversy" means a prolonged public disagreement. The differing views on the healthcare law (some say better care, others say worse) create a controversy that won't go away soon.
• Option c: "burden" implies a load or difficulty, but the sentence is about differing opinions, not a burden.
• Option d: "incentive" is a motivation, which doesn't fit the context of conflicting views.

Answer:

b. controversy