It is often thought that the role of a politician is to make difficult decisions. However, some experts argue that an even more important quality of a good politician is the ability to *galvanize* the public around a vision for the future. Galvanize (verb): to stimulate (someone) into action. Which statement best summarizes how the author’s view of the role of a politician differs from a common view?
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","rationale_html":"The passage states that the most important quality of a good politician is the ability to *galvanize* the public around a vision for the future. This means that a good politician must be able to motivate the public to support a shared vision.
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","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"inspire the public to think critically.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"help the public understand complex issues.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"motivate the public to support a shared vision.
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