Which of the Following Statements Exemplifies the "Conservative Egalitarian" Label

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements exemplifies the "conservative egalitarian" label, which sociologists apply to American voters who do not consistently connect their beliefs about equality to support for government programs that might make our society more egalitarian?

• A) Conservative egalitarian Americans want their opinions heard but do not want their privacy violated.
• B) Conservative egalitarian Americans want to uphold democratic values but do not want to vote.
• C) Conservative egalitarian Americans want to help the poor but do not want to pay higher taxes.
• D) Conservative egalitarian Americans want the same quality schools and health care as the rich.

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