Although a(n) ______ can help individuals perceive their political world more clearly, it can also often divide individuals within the same country along partisan lines.

A. opinion
B. ideology
C. political culture
D. value


Answer: B. ideology

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All of the following are likely prerequisites for a new foreign policy consensus except

a. political leadership will be fundamental. b. political leaders must be willing to educate the public on foreign policy. c. the public must evaluate its beliefs and values to help shape a new consensus. d. the public must be willing to defer to the policy beliefs of its leaders. e. Both options C and D are true.

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