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

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Populist movements often rely on the charismatic leadership of a single figure who can garner support and galvanize the masses around their message. Examples of this include figures like Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and Donald Trump in the United States.

(Note: None of the other answer choices accurately describe populism. B is incorrect because populism is often an anti-establishment movement, and C and D are incorrect because populism is not a specific ideology and does not rely on elites or established institutions. E could be true in some cases, but is not a defining feature of populism.)

Which of the Following Statements About Populism Is Accurate