The Text Points Out That for Years After the 9/11

question 45

Multiple Choice

The text points out that for years after the 9/11 attacks, seven out of ten U.S. citizens believed that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was linked to the attacks despite there being no credible evidence of this connection. The book makes this point primarily to support its claim that

• A) U.S. citizens know less about foreign affairs than do citizens in other countries.
• B) the media is filled with lies, half-truths, and meaningless propaganda.
• C) the George W. Bush administration lied to the public more than any other administration.
• D) the president has an unparalleled advantage in defining political reality for most U.S. citizens.
• E) Hussein's U.S. supporters failed to make effective arguments on his behalf.

---

Definitions:

Diagnosable Mental Illness

A mental disorder meeting specific criteria set by standardized classification systems, such as the DSM-5, that significantly interferes with an individual's cognitive, emotional, or social abilities.

U.S. Adults

Individuals residing in the United States who are legally considered adults, typically those aged 18 and above.

Typical Year

A period representative of common or normal conditions, often used in statistics or forecasting.

Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit, characterized by free markets and competition.