The Authors of Your Text Explain That When Political Leaders

question 136

Multiple Choice

The authors of your text explain that when political leaders get caught up in a cycle of self-justification, it can have particularly dangerous consequences. What is their advice for avoiding such a cycle in your own life?

• A) Use a system of checks and balances with friends and family, such as is seen in our government
• B) Rely heavily on the advice of other people
• C) Defer all crucial decisions to your parents
• D) Learn to evaluate your behavior critically and dispassionately

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Definitions:

Polyunsaturated

Referring to a type of fat found in fats and oils containing more than one double bond in their fatty acid chains, beneficial for heart health.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds where two pairs of electrons are shared between atoms, resulting in a stronger and more stable bond than a single covalent bond.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically found in sugars, starches, and cellulose, serving as a major energy source in the diet of animals.

Starches

Complex carbohydrates that are composed of many glucose units joined together, found in foods like potatoes, rice, and wheat.