“Overhead democracy” means

a. democratic, gregarious leadership styles.
b. majority control through political representatives.
c. participatory management in superior-subordinate relations.
d. presidential influence over congressional actions.
e. the view of democracy given by apathetic voters who believe that voting does not change the way government operates.


ANS: B

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