The Vast Number of Voluntary Associations That Consist of Citizens

question 58

Multiple Choice

The vast number of voluntary associations that consist of citizens working together on issues of common concern is called

• A)government.
• B)social capital.
• C)direct democracy.
• D)civil society.
• E)liberal democracy.

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