Based on the Book, the Greatest Threat to Democracy in the United

question 66

Multiple Choice

Based on the book, the greatest threat to democracy in the United States is violence by _________________.

• A) left-wing extremists.
• B) right-wing extremists.
• C) Al-Qaeda terrorists.
• D) single-issue interest groups.

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The psychological tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence or information.

Dissonance

A state of conflict or inconsistency between one's beliefs, attitudes, or actions, often leading to discomfort and a desire for resolution.

Attitude Polarization

The phenomenon where a disagreement becomes more extreme as the differing parties continue to consider more information in support of their respective opinions.

Academically Relevant

Pertaining to or having significance in scholarly education or academic pursuits.