General Lasalla, the president of a small third-world nation, came to power as the result of a revolution. When he first took control, he enjoyed considerable popularity and had a large following. Recently, however, he has had to resort to manipulating public opinion through the mass media. Sociologists would classify him as a:

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A demagogue is a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the emotions, prejudices, and fears of the populace. General Lasalla has resorted to manipulating public opinion through the mass media, which is a characteristic of a demagogue.

General Lasalla, the President of a Small Third-World Nation, Came