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?
The author argues that a good politician must be able to *galvanize* the public, which means that a good politician must be able to
Correct answer: D
Explanation
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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