Which of the following best describes the behavior of most mayors and city officials?
A)They generally push for more radical agendas and reforms than state or federal officials, secure in their community's support.
B)If they are serving a first term, they generally view their election as a mandate for a change in the status quo.
C)They usually try to avoid confrontation or altering the status quo in ways that would divide their communities.
D)They are usually the ones who initiate redistributive policies in order to shift resources to poorer constituents (something state or federal elected officials are reluctant to do).
E)They are usually reluctant to tell constituents to take their arguments in support of redistributive policies to a higher level of government, as this will diminish their own power within the community.

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Most mayors and city officials tend to prioritize maintaining stability and cohesion within their communities, and therefore try to avoid making divisive changes or engaging in confrontational politics.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Behavior of Most