In more complex societies, state governments
a. deliberately use art to ensure freedom of expression.
b. always carefully control art to prevent social agitation.
c. frequently repress artistic forms that criticize national symbols.
d. sponsor art for the sake of instilling obedience and maintaining the status quo.
e. subsidize the production of art as a way of calming the social classes.
ANS: D
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