What Effect Did the Election of Barack Obama Have on the Political

question 49

Multiple Choice

What effect did the election of Barack Obama have on the political attitudes of African Americans?

• A) Since 2008, African Americans are now more likely than white Americans to support Republican candidates and policies.
• B) Since 2008, African Americans are now more skeptical than white Americans of government.
• C) Since 2008, African Americans are now more likely than white Americans to think of voting as a duty.
• D) Since 2008, African Americans are now less likely than white Americans to be the victims of violent crime.
• E) Since 2008, African Americans are now less likely than white Americans to think that voting makes a difference.

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