The Belief by Many Americans That They Actually Contribute to Major

question 59

Multiple Choice

The belief by many Americans that they actually contribute to major governmental decisions through the power of their vote is referred to by Hellinger and Judd as ________.

• A) false consciousness
• B) the power of persuasion
• C) constitutional mandate
• D) the democratic facade

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