Marcus Has Not Voted for the Last 15 Years Because

question 44

Multiple Choice

Marcus has not voted for the last 15 years because he feels that the political system has never done anything positive for him,so his vote really would not affect his life one way or the other. What is the emotional reaction Marcus is experiencing?

• A)hostility
• B)anomie
• C)alienation
• D)confusion

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