Even cities which would like to control traffic congestion find it difficult to do so, because past government decisions have weakened public transit systems and other alternatives to driving. Which of the following phenomena does this exemplify?
A) Functionalism
B) Social structures
C) Social system
D) Path dependence

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This exemplifies path dependence, which refers to the idea that past decisions or events can limit the range of future options. In this case, past decisions to weaken public transit systems and other alternatives to driving have limited the options available for controlling traffic congestion.

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