A recent candidate for mayor of a major city wanted to win the election by focusing the voters' anger-at bad economic conditions-on Mexican Americans. "They are the reason why you don't have any opportunities," he tells the crowds, "and I will make sure that no more of them are allowed in this city if you elect me mayor!" This despicable campaign strategy makes use of the concept of __________.

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This campaign strategy makes use of the concept of scapegoating, which refers to blaming a specific group for societal problems or issues. In this case, the candidate is blaming Mexican Americans for the bad economic conditions and using them as a scapegoat to garner support from angry voters.

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