Which of the Following Statements Concerning Political Values in the United

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning political values in the United States is most accurate?

• A) American values often conflict with each other in practice.
• B) Because of their diversity, Americans do not share a similar set of core political values.
• C) The origins of American political values are found in the 1960s.
• D) American politics relies on its value neutrality.

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