Question

in this thomas nast cartoon, members of a corrupt political ring stand in a circle, each pointing to the man next to him. what is the central message? a) to celebrate a recent and important political victory. b) to show their complete unity and strength as a group. c) to identify the person who is the official leader of the group. d) to deflect blame and avoid taking responsibility for corruption.

Explanation:

The cartoon shows members of a corrupt political ring pointing at each other. This is a common way to shift blame and avoid taking responsibility for their corrupt actions.

Answer:

D. To deflect blame and avoid taking responsibility for corruption.