The citizens who have the most to lose by not being politically active are the group most vulnerable to changing political and policy definitions of what constitutes a social right.Who makes up this group?

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The phrase "social right" typically refers to policies that aim to provide basic necessities such as healthcare, education, and housing to those who cannot afford them. The group of citizens who are most vulnerable to changing definitions of social rights would be those who rely on these programs the most - i.e. the deserving poor. The middle class, elites, and white males are less likely to be impacted by changes to social policies in the same way.

The Citizens Who Have the Most to Lose by Not