39. Which of the following is most likely to be considered by the author as in line
with "America's preferred conception of its political traditions"?
(A) Minorities have often faced constraints on their participation in the
American polity.
(B) Widespread and efficacious officeholding has remained difficult for white
ethnic groups.
(C) Political elites would respond to the demand of minorities in exchange for
political donations.
(D) All votes are equal and fungible.
(E) Newly mobilized political forces are rarely granted the possibility of
recognition they demand.