Political scientists using the civic culture approach explain
the collapse of democracy in Germany in the 1930s because:
a. Germany was particularly hard hit by the world depression.
b. Hitler was so effective in rallying supporters.
c. the Nazi party was very effective in using social networks to build support.
d. its political culture did not support its democratic institutions.
Answer: d
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