Which of the following statements about populism is accurate?
A) Populism draws much of its power from an anti-institutional approach.
B) Populism is a specific ideology most closely associated with authoritarianism.
C) Populist movements rely heavily on elites and established institutions for legitimacy.
D) Populism commonly relies on a robust civil society.

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Populism often seeks to mobilize the masses against established institutions and elites, portraying them as corrupt and unresponsive to the needs and desires of the people.

Answer: NONE OF THE ABOVE
 Populism is not a specific ideology, and it can be associated with different political tendencies, including both right-wing and left-wing movements. While populism can reject established institutions, it does not necessarily rely heavily on elites for legitimacy, nor does it require a robust civil society.

Which of the Following Statements About Populism Is Accurate