The phrase "litmus test" is applied to questions designed to determine a person's opinion of social issues.
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The phrase "litmus test" is applied to questions designed to determine a person's opinion of social issues. They are common in political interviews, and [[liberals]] love to use them to exaggerate and demonize the views of [[conservatives]].
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==Example==
==Example==
"Where do you stand on Roe v. Wade" is a typical litmus test on the issue of [[abortion]].
"Where do you stand on Roe v. Wade" is a typical litmus test on the issue of [[abortion]].