Explain how someone might go about accumulating “political capital” and how this accumulation can increase someone’s power.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: According to the author, individuals earn political capital by doing favors for others in the hope that they will deliver their support at a future date. Earning support can help individuals such as those campaigning for office. The more support individuals have the more likely that their power will increase.
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