The Social Science section is similar to what you'll get in your Social Studies (History) class. It will be a non-fiction piece, often part of a historical era, or a section of society/government. This one is about how the electorate (the people) are neither able to, or nor want to direct the actions of their own government officials. A dull topic, to be sure, but that's intentional - it's partly a test of concentration as well as comprehension.