Public support for involvement in a war __________.
A)typically starts low and increases over the long run
B)typically starts high and decreases over the long run
C)typically starts high and continues to remain high
D)typically does not affect the popularity ratings of a country's leader

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Public support for involvement in a war typically starts high due to initial feelings of patriotism and national unity, but over the long run, as the realities of war set in and the cost in human lives and resources becomes clearer, public support tends to decrease. This pattern has been observed in many historical conflicts, such as the Vietnam War and the Iraq War.

Public Support for Involvement in a War __________