Twenty-nine of the first 44 U.S. presidents have been taller than the average U.S. adult man, and since 1990, the taller candidate for president has won the popular vote 66 percent of the time. This trend could be related to our perception that which physical trait contributes to effective leadership?

A. ethnicity
B. sex
C. physical appearance
D. height


Answer: D

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a. paraphrasing b. judging c. supporting d. advising e. analyzing

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