There is often a general lack of political will to sustain efforts to address societal problems in democratic societies. Which of the following contributes to this lack of political will?
A) Newly elected officials attempt to build on the programs of their predecessors so they can leave their own mark on public policy
B) Warring ideologies cause pendulum swings in attitudes and approaches as one political regime replaces another and efforts are routinely "done and undone"
C) There are no checks on power, so corruption is common and counterproductive relative to focusing attention and resources on meeting the needs of the populace
D) Changes in government are often violent and the resulting instability creates still more social problems

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Warring ideologies can cause political pendulum swings and shifts in priorities, making it difficult to sustain efforts to address societal problems. This can lead to a lack of political will to continue initiatives that were started by previous administrations, as the focus shifts to implementing new agendas and policies to address different problems.

There Is Often a General Lack of Political Will to Sustain