Rachel is very involved in politics. She makes sure to stay well-informed by watching the news and reading about the upcoming presidential election. Rachel thinks the government should be more involved in ensuring a better quality of life for its citizens. She is concerned greatly for those in her local community who are struggling financially. She wants to support a candidate who believes the government has a responsibility to provide for people through social programs that assist those in need. She also believes that Americans should pay higher taxes and that wealthy Americans and large corporations should pay their fare share to fund government programs. Rachel will likely vote for

  A. a Democratic candidate. B. a Republican candidate. C. an independent candidate. D. a Libertarian candidate.