The Exercise of Power Over Large Groups, Such as by Governments

question 54

Multiple Choice

The exercise of power over large groups, such as by governments, is called ________.

• A) micropolitics
• B) macropolitics
• C) democracy
• D) totalitarianism

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Definitions:

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