E.J.Dionne is reluctant to put an ideological label on what other analysts have referred to as the _____  and _____ strain in American public opinion.

A) populist; communitarian
B) populist; authoritarian
C) communitarian; socialist
D) socialist;  democratic

Ideological Label

A term used to categorize political beliefs, parties, or individuals based on their fundamental values and principles.

Communitarian

A philosophical and social movement that emphasizes the importance of community in the functioning of political life, often prioritizing communal goals over individual ones.

Populist

A political approach aiming to represent the interests of ordinary people, often characterized by anti-establishment sentiments.