Unless There Is a Compelling Reason to Do Otherwise, Americans

question 72

Multiple Choice

Unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, Americans interpret political phenomena ______.

• A) without regard for party identity
• B) the way that the media tell them to
• C) based mainly on the objective facts
• D) in ways that favor their preferred party

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