Why Is It That Despite Jews Only Making Up Less

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why is it that despite Jews only making up less than 2 percent of the U.S.population most elected officials take a pro-Israel stance?

• A)A great deal of elected officials are themselves Jewish.
• B)Most elected officials are ignorant of the politics of Israel, and so simply go along with the wishes of American Jews.
• C)Most elected officials are predisposed to supporting Israel regardless of pressure from citizens.
• D)Among American Jews are extremely avid supporters of Israel.

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