As a Lexical Definition, H

question 67

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, H. L. Mencken's definition "Democracy is the art of running the circus from the monkey cage" may be criticized as:

• A) Being too narrow.
• B) Being circular.
• C) Being too broad.
• D) Being negative.
• E) Being figurative.

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Definitions:

Earned

Income received or generated as a result of work or investment.

Plastic Tubing

Flexible plastic pipes used for fluid transfer in various applications, including medical, laboratory, and industrial processes.

Flexible

Capable of adapting to changes and varying conditions without significant difficulty.

Cents

A monetary unit in various countries, equal to one-hundredth of a base unit of currency, like the dollar in the United States.