Question
In Document 3, the New York Times writes, “Senator Long's career is also a reminder that material for the agitator and the demagogue is always ample in this country.”
Which statement best describes the connotation of the word “demagogue” as it is used in Document 3?
A.
a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes
B.
a leader who misleads the citizenry about his presidential ambitions
C.
a leader who shifts his political positions to reflect the public’s wishes
D.
a leader who enacts policies to improve the lives of the common people
Which statement best describes the connotation of the word “demagogue” as it is used in Document 3?
A.
a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes
B.
a leader who misleads the citizenry about his presidential ambitions
C.
a leader who shifts his political positions to reflect the public’s wishes
D.
a leader who enacts policies to improve the lives of the common people
Answers
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The statement that best describes the connotation of the word “demagogue” as it is used in Document 3 is:
A. a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes.
This choice captures the negative connotation often associated with the term "demagogue," which implies manipulation and exploitation of people's fears or ignorance for personal or political gain.
A. a leader who preys on the ignorance of the lower classes.
This choice captures the negative connotation often associated with the term "demagogue," which implies manipulation and exploitation of people's fears or ignorance for personal or political gain.