Americans vote at lower rates than citizens of other democracies, but they engage in non-voting forms of participation more than citizens of other democracies. All of the following help explain that fact EXCEPT:
A) The frequency of elections in America allows more ways and opportunities to be involved.
B) The individualistic political culture encourages us to engage authority rather than be deferential to it.
C) The wide variety of organizations created by candidates allows for temporary activists to be involved.
D) Protests are a part of American political history and thus an accepted means of political action.
E) Americans have more time on their hands, so volunteering for campaigns is more feasible.
E
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A. Jimmy Carter B. Gerald Ford C. Ronald Reagan D. Bill Clinton E. George H. W. Bush
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