Lack of Citizen Interest In, and Participation In, Local Politics

question 16

Multiple Choice

Lack of citizen interest in, and participation in, local politics is often referred to as ________.

• A)gerrymandering
• B)grassroots apathy
• C)elitism
• D)disillusionment
• E)rational abstention

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