Some argue that low voter turnout is a reflection of "phony politics." What does this mean?
A) Voter fraud is so rampant that election results are "phony."
B) Working-class Americans stay home because politicians from the two parties don't address "real" issues such as health care.
C) Turnout is actually higher than reported; the low turnout figures are phony.
D) Voters stay home because politicians lie.
E) Elections do not reflect the wishes of most registered voters.
B
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With regard to social welfare programs, elites
A. believe that welfare programs are expensive and wasteful. B. hold a philosophy that ignores poverty. C. are most concerned about education and income concentration. D. are uninitiated and unwilling to address the problems.
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What will be an ideal response?