Which Argument Justifies the Idea That the Influence of Money

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which argument justifies the idea that the influence of money on politics does not mean American democracy is in decline?

• A) More and more campaign finance restrictions are being implemented to cut down on such influence.
• B) Those who donate significant amounts to a campaign do so for the greater benefit of democracy.
• C) Money has always influenced politics, and arguably more so for most of American history.
• D) American democracy was built to withstand the influence of money on policymaking and politics.

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Definitions:

Organizational Effectiveness

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Self-Serving Bias

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Fundamental Attribution Error

is the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors when judging others' behavior.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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